What is an On‑screen Keyboard?

An on‑screen keyboard is a virtual keyboard that appears when a text input gains focus on touch devices.

When to use On‑screen Keyboards?

- Forms, chats, and search UI on mobile and tablets

- When inputs can be obscured and layout must adjustWhen not to use On‑screen Keyboards? - Kiosk or hardware keyboard contexts where touch input is unavailableWhat is the anatomy of On‑screen Keyboards?

- Safe areas and viewport resizing

- Input types and action keys (Next, Go, Done)

- Accessory views and keyboard dismissal patterns