Quickly Enable Virtual Keyboard on Macbook

The steps to enable the virtual keyboard on Macbook may vary slightly depending on the macOS version you have installed. In the guide below, Mytour will show you how to enable the virtual keyboard on Macbook running macOS Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra.

Guide to Enable Virtual Keyboard on Macbook

How to Enable Virtual Keyboard on Macbook

Method 1: Enable Virtual Keyboard on Macbook via Accessibility

With this method of enabling the virtual keyboard on Macbook via Accessibility settings, follow the steps below:

Step 1: First, click on Apple Menu => System Preferences.

Step 2: Next, locate and click on Accessibility.

Step 3: Then, select Keyboard.

Step 4: Choose Accessibility Keyboard.

Step 5: Locate and check the box next to the option Enable Accessibility Keyboard to activate and open the virtual keyboard on Macbook.

Step 6: To close the virtual keyboard, click on the X icon located in the top left corner.

Alternatively, you can access the Apple Menu =>System Preferences =>Accessibility =>Keyboard => Accessibility Keyboard. Here, find and uncheck the box next to the option Enable Accessibility Keyboard to finish.

Step 7: To resize the virtual keyboard window, simply drag a corner of the window. Additionally, you can click on the Panel Options button and uncheck the box next to the option Resize Proportionally to adjust the keyboard size.

Step 8: Similarly, click on the Panel Options button to modify the keyboard interface or enable/disable Dwell.

Method 2: Enable Virtual Keyboard on Macbook from the Login Screen

Apart from the above method, you can also enable the virtual keyboard on Macbook directly from the login screen of the device.

The detailed steps are as follows:

Step 1: Select Apple Menu => System Preferences.
Step 2: Choose Users & Groups.

Step 3: Select the padlock icon at the bottom corner of the screen and enter your username and login password for your Admin account. Additionally, if your Macbook supports it, you can also use Apple Watch or Touch ID to unlock.

Step 4: Choose the Login Options.

Step 5: Click on Accessibility Options.

Step 6: Choose the accessibility option you wish to activate in the login window, including Accessibility keyboard, Zoom, Sticky Keys, Mouse Keys, Slow Keys, or VoiceOver.

Step 7: Click on Apply to apply the changes.

Note: In addition, you can also use the shortcut keys Option + Command + F5 to temporarily enable or disable accessibility options in the login window.

Method 3: Using Shortcut to Enable Virtual Keyboard on Macbook

The advantage of using this method to enable the virtual keyboard on Macbook is that it is faster and simpler.

Step 1: First, press the key combination Option + Command + F5.
Step 2: In the window displayed on the screen, locate and check the box next to Accessibility Keyboard.

Step 3: Click on Done to complete.

Method 4: Enable Virtual Keyboard on Macbook through Input Menu

The Input Menu is located at the top right corner of the menu bar on Macbook, which you can use to access Keyboard Viewer, Character Viewer, and activated input sources.

To enable the virtual keyboard on Macbook through the Input Menu, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Click on the Input menu icon as shown below:

Step 2: Select Show Keyboard Viewer to open the virtual keyboard on Macbook.

If the Input Menu icon is not displayed on the menu bar, follow these steps to activate it:

- Click on Apple Menu => System Preferences.
- Choose Keyboard.

- Select the Input Sources tab.

- Check the option Show Input Menu in menu bar.

In this article, Mytour has guided you through some ways to enable the virtual keyboard on Macbook. If you encounter any errors during the process, feel free to leave a comment for discussion.