Compare Chrome extensions: Virtual Keyboard vs Google Input Tools

Stats Virtual Keyboard Virtual Keyboard Google Input Tools Google Input Tools
User count 219,415+ 3,000,000+
Average rating 3.12 4.01
Rating count 758 5,274
Last updated 2023-12-29 2023-09-21
Size 62.37K 931.84K
Version 1.12.8 10.2.0.4
Short description
Fullscreen on-screen virtual keyboard for touch screen devices Input Tools lets you type in the language of your choice.
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Suggest a Feature: https://apps.xontab.com/Suggest/VirtualKeyboard/

Extension Details Page: http://apps.xontab.com/VirtualKeyboard/

Virtual Keyboard will popup automatically when the user clicks on an input field such as textboxes and textareas. Futhermore, the keyboard will disappear automatically when no longer needed.

This extension is ideal for touch screen devices. This keyboard works like an iOS/Android/Windows 8 touch virtual keyboard.

Version History: 1.12 - Optimisations and minor fixes 1.11.1 - Added Swedish keyboard layout 1.10.9 - MAXLENGTH HTML5 forms feature is now supported 1.10.5 - Added Norwegian keyboard layout

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By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms of Service at http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/.

Switch to typing in a different language with the click of the mouse, and switch back just as easily. The Google Input Tools extension provides virtual keyboards for over 90 languages, full IMEs or direct transliteration for over 30 different scripts, and handwriting input for over 40 languages.

What's New?

✓ Adds Hoocąk, Makah langauges. ✓ Updates some on screen keyboards.

Usage Instructions:

When you first install the extension, click on the extension icon, then select "Extension Options" in the pop-up menu. A new tab will appear where you can select your preferred languages or input methods. The keyboards, IMEs or handwriting input you add to 'Selected input tools' can be enabled at any time from the extension itself. You can always return to this options page to add, remove, or change the order of your input tools.

input tool, simply click on the extension icon, select the desired language tool in the pop-up menu, then click on any text box on the web page. To turn off an input tool, click on the extension icon and select the "Turn Off" option.

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