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.
Requirements
To use the Office key or the Emoji key on this keyboard, you’ll need a PC that’s running Windows 11 or Windows 10.
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.
Customize typing settings
To change the typing settings for your keyboard:
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Select Start  > Settings > Time & language > Typing .
Tip: The Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center is an app that helps you make the most out of your Microsoft keyboard and mouse. Mouse and Keyboard Center helps you personalize and customize how you work on your PC. To get the app, see Mouse and Keyboard Center download.