The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard is a USB keyboard that has a split design with a naturally arched shape to help protect you from wrist strain, improve your typing form, and speed your typing. It has a cushioned palm rest for comfort and longer periods of productivity.

Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard

Requirements

A PC running Windows 11. To use the Office  key or the Emoji  key on this keyboard, you’ll need a PC that’s running Windows 11.

Emoji key and Office key closeup

Connect your keyboard

Just plug the USB cable into any USB port on your PC, and then wait for it to get set up. You’ll see a notification when it’s ready to go.

Express yourself with emojis

Press the Emoji  key and select the emojis that say it all for you. With the Emoji  key, you can add emojis quickly—just like you would on your phone.

Microsoft Office at your fingertips

Get to your Microsoft Office apps in a second with the Office  key on your Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard. Want to open Word quickly? Just press the Office  key + W. With the Office  key, you can get to the Office apps you use every day without taking your hands off the keyboard. To learn more, see Using the Office key.

Download the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center

Customize hot keys for easy access to media controls and your favorite apps by using the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center. To get the app, see Mouse and Keyboard Center download.

The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard is a USB keyboard that has a split design with a naturally arched shape to help protect you from wrist strain, improve your typing form, and speed your typing. It has a cushioned palm rest for comfort and longer periods of productivity.

Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard

Requirements

A PC running Windows 10. To use the Office  key or the Emoji  key on this keyboard, you’ll need a PC that’s running Windows 10 Version 1903 or later.

Emoji key and Office key closeup

Connect your keyboard

Just plug the USB cable into any USB port on your PC, and then wait for it to get set up. You’ll see a notification when it’s ready to go.

Express yourself with emojis

Let people know if you’re , , or in between . Just press the Emoji  key and select the emojis that say it all for you. With the Emoji  key, you can add emojis quickly—just like you would on your phone.

Microsoft Office at your fingertips

Get to your Microsoft Office apps in a second with the Office  key on your Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard. Want to open Word quickly? Just press the Office  key + W. With the Office  key, you can get to the Office apps you use every day without taking your hands off the keyboard. To learn more, see Using the Office key.

Download the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center

Customize hot keys for easy access to media controls and your favorite apps by using the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center. To get the app, see Mouse and Keyboard Center download.

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