software keyboard

noun

UK /ˈsɒftweə ˈkiːbɔːd/

US /ˈsɔːftwer ˈkiːbɔːrd/

A keyboard that appears on a screen for you to tap.

Tap the box and a software keyboard pops up on your tablet.

SYNONYMS

on-screen keyboard virtual keyboard touch keyboard screen keyboard

RELATED WORDS

touchscreen tablet smartphone typing input method

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A keyboard drawn on a display that you press with a finger or stylus instead of physical keys.

The kiosk uses a software keyboard so customers can enter their names.

3. An on-screen key layout used on devices that have no built-in physical keyboard.

He switched to a software keyboard after his laptop keys stopped working.

4. A program that shows keys on a computer screen and lets you click them with a mouse.

The accessibility settings include a software keyboard for users who cannot type on hardware.