您想要在Mac上使用虚拟键盘或屏幕键盘的原因有很多。
- 您需要一个辅助功能。
- 你的键盘很不稳定，你还没准备好更换它。
- 您的Mac设置为您不会说的语言。
- 你的键盘键坏了(keyboard has broken keys)。
- 您需要一种更简单的方式来输入文本、将表情符号添加到您的消息(add emojis to your messages)中，或在 macOS 中导航。
Mac上的屏幕键盘还提供可自定义的导航功能，让您在输入文本时更轻松地使用您喜爱的应用程序和高级输入建议。
在本指南中，我们将介绍在运行 macOS Big Sur、Catalina、Mojave和High Sierra的(High Sierra)Mac上打开屏幕键盘应采取的步骤。
通过辅助功能设置访问屏幕键盘(Access On-Screen Keyboard Via Accessibility Settings)
在Mac(Mac)上打开屏幕键盘的过程会因 macOS 版本而略有不同。
您可以按照以下步骤通过辅助功能(Accessibility)设置打开屏幕键盘。
- 选择Apple 菜单(Apple Menu)>系统偏好设置(System Preferences)。
- 选择辅助功能。(Accessibility.)
- 选择键盘(Keyboard)。
- 选择辅助功能键盘(Accessibility Keyboard)。
- 选择启用辅助功能键盘(Enable Accessibility Keyboard)。
- 要关闭屏幕键盘，请选择左上角的 X（关闭图标）。或者，选择Apple 菜单(Apple Menu)>系统偏好设置(System Preferences)>辅助功能(Accessibility)>键盘(Keyboard)>辅助功能键盘(Accessibility Keyboard )，然后取消选择启用辅助功能键盘(Enable Accessibility Keyboard)选项。
- 您可以拖动屏幕键盘的一角以使其变大或变小。您还可以选择“面板选项”并取消选中“(Panel Options)按比例(Resize Proportionally)调整大小”旁边的框，以在不保持比例的情况下调整键盘大小。
- 选择面板选项(Panel Options)按钮以更改键盘的外观、设置首选项或打开/关闭驻留(Dwell)。
注意(Note)：如果您选择在一段时间不活动后隐藏或淡出屏幕键盘，您可以将指针移到半透明键盘上以使其完全可见。如果键盘被隐藏，移动指针，键盘将重新出现在您的屏幕上。
从登录屏幕打开屏幕键盘 (Open the On-Screen Keyboard from the Login Screen )
您可以在Mac上的登录窗口中启用特定的辅助功能选项。这样，您就可以登录到您的计算机，尤其是当您的键盘出现故障时。
- 选择Apple 菜单(Apple Menu)>系统偏好设置(System Preferences)。
- 选择用户和组(Users & Groups)。
- 选择屏幕底部的锁以将其解锁并输入您的管理员凭据。(lock)或者，如果您的Mac支持它，请使用您的Apple Watch或Touch ID来解锁它。
- 选择登录选项(Login Options)。
- 选择辅助功能选项(Accessibility Options)。
- 在登录窗口中选择要启用的辅助功能选项，例如辅助功能键盘(Accessibility keyboard)、缩放(Zoom)、粘滞键(Sticky Keys)、鼠标键(Mouse Keys)、慢键(Slow Keys)或旁白(VoiceOver)。任何使用Mac的人都可以使用这些选项。
- 选择应用(Apply)以使更改生效。
注意(Note)：使用Mac的任何人都可以使用键盘快捷键Option + Command + F5临时启用或禁用登录窗口中的辅助功能选项。
如果您的Mac(Mac)或妙控键盘(Magic Keyboard)具有触控 ID(Touch ID)选项，他们还可以快速按三下触控 ID(Touch ID three)以显示“辅助功能快捷方式(Accessibility Shortcuts)”面板。
使用键盘快捷键打开屏幕键盘(Open the On-Screen Keyboard Using Keyboard Shortcuts)
如果您想更快地访问屏幕键盘， 可以使用键盘快捷键。(keyboard shortcuts)
- 按Option + Command + F5。
- 选择辅助功能键盘(Accessibility Keyboard)。
- 选择完成(Done)。
使用输入菜单打开屏幕键盘(Open the On-Screen Keyboard Using the Input Menu)
输入菜单出现在(Input Menu)Mac菜单栏的右上角，可以轻松访问键盘查看器(Keyboard Viewer)、字符查看器(Character Viewer)和启用的输入源。它还提供了在这些功能之间切换的快速方法。添加输入源时，会自动选择 输入菜单。(Input Menu)
- 选择输入菜单(Input Menu)图标。
- 选择显示键盘查看器(Show Keyboard Viewer)。
如果输入菜单(Input Menu)图标不在菜单栏上，请按照以下步骤启用它。
- 选择Apple 菜单(Apple Menu)>系统偏好设置(System Preferences)。
- 选择键盘(Keyboard)。
- 选择输入源(Input Sources)选项卡。
- 在菜单栏中(Show Input Menu in menu bar)选择显示输入菜单。
获取外部 USB 键盘(Get an External USB Keyboard)
您可以使用外部USB键盘代替 Mac 的键盘。多个键盘可与 macOS 配合使用并提供良好的整体性能，具体取决于您的偏好。
为Mac(Mac)选择键盘时，请检查构建质量、兼容性、舒适度和整体打字体验。或者，从我们最好的 Mac 无线键盘中进行(best wireless keyboards for Mac)选择。
无论您是在使用 Mac 键盘时遇到问题，还是需要使用辅助功能选项，屏幕键盘都非常有用。
如果您使用 Windows，请查看我们的指南，了解如何在 Windows 10 上启用屏幕键盘(ways to enable an on-screen keyboard on Windows 10)以及您可以在 PC 上使用的最佳机械键盘。(best mechanical keyboards)
How to Open the On-Screen Keyboard on Mac
There are ѕeveral reasons why you’d want to use thе virtual оr on-screen keyboard on your Mac.
The on-screen keyboard on your Mac also provides customizable navigation features that make it easier to use your favorite apps and advanced typing suggestions as you enter text.
In this guide, we’ll cover the steps you should take to open the on-screen keyboard on a Mac running macOS Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, and High Sierra.
Access On-Screen Keyboard Via Accessibility Settings
The process to open the on-screen keyboard on a Mac differs slightly depending on the macOS version.
You can open the on-screen keyboard via the Accessibility settings following the steps below.
- Select Apple Menu > System Preferences.
- Select Accessibility.
- Select Keyboard.
- Select Accessibility Keyboard.
- Select Enable Accessibility Keyboard.
- To close the on-screen keyboard, select the X (close icon) at its top left corner. Alternatively, select Apple Menu > System Preferences > Accessibility > Keyboard > Accessibility Keyboard and deselect the Enable Accessibility Keyboard option.
- You can drag a corner of the on-screen keyboard to make it bigger or smaller. You can also select the Panel Options and uncheck the box next to Resize Proportionally to resize the keyboard without keeping proportions.
- Select the Panel Options button to change the appearance of the keyboard, set preferences, or turn to Dwell on/off.
Note: If you choose to hide or fade the on-screen keyboard after a period of inactivity, you can move the pointer over the translucent keyboard to make it fully visible. If the keyboard is hidden, move the pointer, and the keyboard will reappear on your screen.
Open the On-Screen Keyboard from the Login Screen
You can enable specific accessibility options in the login window on your Mac. This way, you can log in to your computer, especially if you have a faulty keyboard.
- Select Apple Menu > System Preferences.
- Select Users & Groups.
- Select the lock at the bottom of the screen to unlock it and enter your administrator credentials. Alternatively, if your Mac supports it, use your Apple Watch or Touch ID to unlock it.
- Select Login Options.
- Select Accessibility Options.
- Select the accessibility options you want to enable in the login window, like Accessibility keyboard, Zoom, Sticky Keys, Mouse Keys, Slow Keys, or VoiceOver. Anyone who uses the Mac can use these options.
- Select Apply to effect the changes.
Note: Anyone who uses your Mac can use a keyboard shortcut Option + Command + F5 to temporarily enable or disable the accessibility options in the login window.
They can also quickly press the Touch ID three times to display the Accessibility Shortcuts panel if your Mac or Magic Keyboard has the Touch ID option.
Open the On-Screen Keyboard Using Keyboard Shortcuts
You can use keyboard shortcuts if you want quicker access to the on-screen keyboard.
- Press Option + Command + F5.
- Select Accessibility Keyboard.
- Select Done.
Open the On-Screen Keyboard Using the Input Menu
The Input Menu appears on the top right side of the menu bar on your Mac and contains easy access to the Keyboard Viewer, Character Viewer, and enabled input sources. It also provides a quick way to switch between these features. When you add input sources, the Input Menu is automatically selected.
- Select the Input Menu icon.
- Select Show Keyboard Viewer.
If the Input Menu icon is not on the menu bar, follow the steps below to enable it.
- Select Apple Menu > System Preferences.
- Select Keyboard.
- Select the Input Sources tab.
- Select Show Input Menu in menu bar.
Get an External USB Keyboard
You can get an external USB keyboard to use instead of your Mac’s keyboard. Several keyboards work with macOS and offer good overall performance, depending on your preferences.
When choosing a keyboard for your Mac, check for build quality, compatibility, comfort, and the overall typing experience. Alternatively, choose from our best wireless keyboards for Mac.
Whether you’re having trouble using your Mac’s keyboard or you need to use the accessibility options, the on-screen keyboard can be very helpful.
If you use Windows, check out our guides on ways to enable an on-screen keyboard on Windows 10 and the best mechanical keyboards you can use with your PC.
