The newly designed on-screen keyboard extends the utmost convenience and flexibility to all merchants. Boasting an intuitive design, the on-screen keyboard is a fast and intuitive alternative to the hardware keyboard, especially during high-traffic hours at the register. The on-screen keyboard is another great tool for streamlining and simplifying use.
The on-screen keyboard is enabled from within the Preferences module, with the option of one-tap or two-tap access.
- Note: The on-screen keyboard can be used in conjunction with its hardware keyboard counterpart.
In addition to intuitive layout and functionality, the on-screen keyboard will always appear at the bottom of the monitor for ease of use and quick access. Please note the standardized placement across different screens.
The new on-screen keyboard offers maximum screen visibility. When selecting entry fields, the screen will shift upwards as necessary, ensuring the input field is always visible. For example, when selecting the “Mfg part” field within Item Details, the entire screen shifts upwards:
The on-screen keyboard now includes enhanced keyboard buttons for quick data entry and navigation.
Notable Buttons
- TAB: The TAB enables users to advance to the next field, optimizing screen navigation.
- CAPS: The CAPS button is multi-functional. One tap for “Shift”, two taps for “CAPS”. When CAPS button will turn green when enabled.
- Clear: The Clear button will erase all data in the selected field.
- Close Keyboard: Select this button to close the keyboard. Select a text/number entry field to re-open the on-screen keyboard.
- Return: The Return button creates a new line within a multi-line text-entry field.
- Next/Continue: The Next/Continue button improves screen navigation, advancing to the next field.
- Quick Email Buttons: Email domain buttons (i.e., .com, @gmail.com, @hotmail.com, and @yahoo.com) speed up data entry.
When using Exatouch’s search features, a “Search” text field appears within the on-screen keyboard, improving ease and speed of use.
- Note: The on-screen keyboard will function in along with a physical keyboard.
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