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Hot Virtual Keyboard for Persons with Disabilities

Author: Hot Virtual Keyboard
Published: 7 Oct 2010 - Updated: 2 Feb 2021

Contents: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Related Publications

Synopsis: Hot Virtual Keyboard for persons with disability speeds up screen typing by replacing Windows built-in On-Screen Keyboard.

The latest edition of Hot Virtual Keyboard fully supports the new multi-touch technology available with Windows.

Introduction

Hot Virtual Keyboard 5.1 speeds up screen typing by replacing Windows built-in On-Screen Keyboard.

Main Content

Improvements in the latest release include the support of up to 50 languages, the ability to download dictionaries from within the program, the ability to change keyboard size in an instant, the ability to automatically fit the keyboard vertically or horizontally onto the screen.

In addition, extra configuration settings are added to make the on-screen keyboard even more customizable. A single tap launches an application, opens a Web site or executes a keystroke macro. Pre-program keys to perform routine text editing tasks such as copying and pasting, or to control the behavior of opened windows and various aspects of your system.

The latest edition of Hot Virtual Keyboard fully supports the new multi-touch technology available with Windows. Owners of touch-sensitive computer devices will be able to type faster, easier, and with greater comfort thanks to Hot Virtual Keyboard supporting up to 255 touch points. As the user is touching the touch-sensitive input device, Hot Virtual Keyboard turns the sensor into a keyboard that is fully featured yet absolutely flat.

Hot Virtual Keyboard
Example Picture of the Hot Virtual Keyboard

Features Include:

The latest edition of Hot Virtual Keyboard supports Windows XP/Vista/7, and is offered as a free evaluation.


Attribution/Source(s): This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World (DW) due to its relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by Hot Virtual Keyboard and published on 7 Oct 2010, this content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity.

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