ClavierVirtuel VS ShellNewHandler

• No installation required
  It runs in the web browser, so you can type without installing software or changing your operating system's keyboard settings. This helps on shared, public, or restricted computers.
• Free and easy to access
  It appears to be a free tool with a simple interface. You can open the page, click the on-screen keys, and copy the text you typed, with no account or setup.
• Multiple languages and layouts
  The site offers virtual keyboards for many languages and layouts. This helps when you need accented letters, special characters, or non-Latin scripts that your physical keyboard lacks.
• Useful for special characters
  You can type symbols and accented characters without memorizing key combinations or Alt codes. This is handy for occasional use, language learning, or writing in a foreign language.
• Works as a backup input method
  If a physical keyboard is broken, missing keys, or set to the wrong layout, the on-screen keyboard lets you keep typing. It can also help with touch or mouse-only setups.

Possible disadvantages

• Slow for long typing
  Clicking keys one at a time with a mouse or finger is much slower than typing on a physical keyboard. It is impractical for writing long texts.
• Copy and paste workflow
  Text is typed into the site's own box and then has to be copied and pasted into the target application. It does not work as a system-wide input method, so it is less convenient than an OS-level keyboard layout.
• Privacy and security concerns
  Typing sensitive information such as passwords or personal data into a third-party website carries some risk. It is safer to avoid using web-based keyboards for confidential content.
• Advertising and web-based distractions
  Like many free web tools, it may show ads or have a cluttered page, which can affect the experience. It also needs an internet connection and does not work offline.
• Limited features
  It lacks advanced features found in dedicated input software, such as predictive text, autocorrect, customizable shortcuts, and deep integration with apps and the operating system.

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Tracking ClavierVirtuel since Oct 2026.

• I recently got libreoffice, but now the new option in right click looks like a mess. Can someone help me get rid of them please?

  Use Shell New Handler. Run the portable app and simply untick the items you don't want to appear in your new context menu. Source: about 4 years ago

• This menu should be easy to add/remove programs to... Who is really creating Access Databases from this menu often enough to keep it here? (Not me!) Is there an easy way to edit this?

  I've always used ShellNewHandler for this. It's a really simple portable utility that allows you to remove most of the items from that menu. Tested it out on Windows 11 and it's still compatible. Source: over 5 years ago