![]() Right-click on an icon from the top bar (Terminal for example).You can create a shortcut in the top bar: If you use the virtual keyboard all the time, starting it from the main menu it not the most practical You can decrease the window size with your mouse, as with any other application. On a touch screen it’s perfect, but if you are on a large screen the keyboard probably takes up too much space. The desktop icons will move in the bottom part, and you can also move the keyboard where you want (if you prefer it at the bottom for example).įrom there, the usage is intuitive (it’s really close from a smartphone keyboard). The keyboard will now show up on your screen: Go to “Accessories” and click on “Keyboard”. Once installed, the keyboard is available in the main menu. Use the virtual keyboard Open the keyboard You can now switch back to the Raspberry Pi screen and read the following part. You can now exit this tool and go directly to the keyboard utilization.įrom your computer, you can also install the package on your Raspberry Pi if SSH is enabled: The system will automatically install the package dependencies. The package name is something like matchbox-keyboard. In the results, find the “on-screen keyboard” package.In the search field, type “matchbox” and press Enter.Go to Preferences > Add/Remove Software.If you have a keyboard for the installation, you can do this directly in the desktop interface: I will show you how to do this with two methods: with SSH or directly on Raspberry Pi OS with Desktop. We can finally install the virtual keyboard package. On Linux, you can use a terminal with the command: ssh find more detail in this tutorial if needed. On Windows, you need a software like Putty. You can now connect to your Raspberry Pi from your computer. Go to Preferences > Raspberry Pi Configuration.This step is not mandatory, but here’s how to do it: This way, you can install and configure new packages from your computer. If you use a touch screen or don’t have a keyboard, it’s probably a good idea to enable SSH on your Raspberry Pi (if you didn’t already do it during the installation, as explained here). Then click on Options > Check for updates and upgrade everything.Īre you a bit lost in the Linux command line? Check this article first for the most important commands to remember, and a free downloadable cheat sheet so you can have the commands at your fingertips. Go to the main menu > Accessories > Add/Remove Software. You can also do this in the “Add/Remove software” tool if you prefer. Here are the commands to update all packages from a terminal: So, it’s a good idea to start by updating your system. Ok, once your system is installed, there is an additional step.Īs I told you, the package is available in the default Raspberry Pi OS repository. I often use this method when I create a new SD card, even if I have a good wireless keyboard. You’ll learn how to configure the network and enable SSH from your computer, so you don’t need a keyboard. That’s why this tutorial for a headless installation on Raspberry Pi Zero will probably help. How do you configure the network or complete the welcome wizard without keyboard? The Desktop version is required to install the virtual screen on it.īut, if you don’t have a keyboard at home, you might get stuck during the configuration. If you need some help installing Raspberry Pi OS (ex Raspbian), you can read my detailed tutorial here. Obviously, the first step is to install an operating system on your Raspberry Pi. Install the virtual keyboard on Raspberry Pi OS Install Raspberry Pi OS Get all the information on this page if you are interested. You’ll also do your first project with me, just to make sure you are ready for the next level. I’ll help you use the perfect hardware, plug everything in and install your first system. If you need help getting started on Raspberry Pi, I have an entire course to guide you through your first steps. In this article, I will give you all you need to know on how to enable the virtual keyboard, including how to use it and a few extra tips. It’s like an iPad with a Raspberry Pi inside. It’s particularly useful for touchscreens, like the RasPad 3 I tested in this article. After the installation, the keyboard is available under “Accessories” in the main menu. On Raspberry Pi OS, a package named “matchbox” is available in the default repository and can be installed to enable a virtual keyboard on your screen. In this tutorial, I will show you how to install and use this keyboard. If you have a touch screen on your Raspberry Pi (or no keyboard available for it), installing a virtual keyboard on Raspberry Pi OS can be really useful.
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