If you’re using your Chromebook, maybe you’ve gone all-in on its touchscreen functionality, or maybe the physical keyboard decided to take a little vacation. Either way, you’re left needing that trusty on-screen keyboard. The good news: enabling it is super simple and takes less than a minute.

How to enable the on-screen keyboard on Chromebooks

1. Click on the time in the lower right corner of your screen. Yes, that little area where the time, Wi-Fi, and battery icons hang out.
2. Tap the Settings icon (it looks like a little gear) to open the Settings menu.
3. In the Settings menu, look for “Accessibility” on the left side. It’s a handy section filled with features that make your Chromebook easier to use.
4. Once you’re in the Accessibility settings, find “Keyboard and Text Input” on the right. This section has everything you need to tweak how your keyboard behaves.
5. Finally, you’ll see a toggle next to “On-screen keyboard.” All you have to do is switch it on. Voila! Your on-screen keyboard is now active and ready to roll.

Now, whether your keyboard is acting up, or you just prefer the touchscreen life, you’re all set. Happy typing!