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Version: 1.0.0

PC settings window

Press the MSKB icon in the Windows notification area (system tray), or right-click it and choose "Open MSKB".

The PC settings window

Switch tabs with the list on the left. The bar at the bottom shows the current status (see Checking it was sent). Settings marked ○ in the "VR" column can also be changed with the VR gear. Both change the same settings.

General​

General

SettingWhat it doesVR
LanguageThe language of the settings window and the keyboard○
Start with SteamVR / Quit with SteamVRStarts and quits MSKB along with SteamVR
Keyboard at startupKeep the last state / Show it / Hide it○
Closing goes to the system trayThe window's "×" goes to the tray instead of quitting (off by default)
Start in the system trayDoesn't show the settings window at startup

VR controls​

VR controls

SettingWhat it doesVR
Show the button on the wrist / ShortcutHow to open the keyboard (see Customizing)○
Open with VRChat's text fieldsOpens the keyboard together with VRChat's text fields○
Into VRChat's fields byPasting (clipboard) / Key input (see Sending)○
Lost the keyboard?"Bring in front" brings the keyboard in front of you
MSKB button assignmentsOpens SteamVR's button assignment screen
Input diagnosticsChecks whether MSKB can read your controller input (see the FAQ)

Input & sound​

Input & sound

SettingWhat it doesVR
Flick: tapping a key again goes to its next kanaIn flick input, pressing the same key again goes to the next kana○
Microphone / Input levelThe microphone for voice input, and a testMicrophone only
PhrasesSaving messages you use often
Reset what conversion learnedPuts the order of frequently picked candidates back to the start (from the next start)
Key sound / Tap in the hand on a keySound and vibration on or off○
Key soundsA sound for each key, volume, imported sounds (see Customizing)

Design​

SettingWhat it doesVR
Keyboard opacityHow see-through it is○
Picture behind the keysA picture behind the keys
ColorsBackground, keys, text, accent○
Color share codeShare colors as a code

The images are on Customizing.

OSC​

OSC

SettingWhat it doesVR
OSC IP address / OSC portWhere MSKB sends to VRChat. You normally don't need to change these
Show typing in VRChatShows a typing indicator in the chatbox while you type○
Chatbox notification soundPlays VRChat's notification sound when you send○

Troubleshooting​

Troubleshooting

SettingWhat it does
Settings folderOpens the folder with your settings and logs. To reset your settings, follow the note on the screen
Error logThe log to attach when reporting a problem. "Copy" copies it
caution

The log may show file locations that include your user name. Remove the user name before posting it anywhere public.