BroadBoard

BroadBoard

Overview

• BroadBoard is a specialized on-screen keyboard and Input Method Editor (IME) meticulously crafted for individuals with low vision or visual impairments.

• Conventional mobile keyboards often compromise legibility by shrinking keys to fit the width of the screen. BroadBoard eliminates this issue by utilizing a scrollable canvas.

• This design ensures every key remains oversized and easy to read; users simply pan across the interface to reach the characters they need, prioritizing clarity over static layout constraints.

Key Features

• Large, Panning Interface: Features high-contrast, oversized keys on a scrollable surface to maximize visibility and ease of use.

• Customizable Visuals: Offers multiple color themes, including extra-dark modes for OLED efficiency and high-visibility options for varying light conditions.

• Dynamic Scaling: Users can adjust keyboard height and key dimensions up to extra-large sizes to meet specific visual requirements.

• Tactile Responses: Includes optional haptic feedback to provide physical confirmation for each keystroke.

• Accessibility Integration: Fully compatible with screen readers and supports a wide variety of global locales and keyboard layouts.

Privacy and Security

• Local Processing: BroadBoard collects no user data and processes all input locally on the device.

• No Internet Access: The application does not require internet permissions, meaning nothing you type can be transmitted to external servers.

• Transparent Design: The software contains no advertisements, no third-party analytics, and no tracking components.

Installation and Setup

• Open the device Settings menu and navigate to System.

• Select Languages and Input, then tap On-screen Keyboard.

• Choose Manage Keyboards and toggle BroadBoard to the Enable position.

• To start typing, open any app and select BroadBoard via the keyboard picker icon in the navigation bar or by long-pressing the spacebar.

• Users can also launch the BroadBoard app directly from the app drawer for guided links to these configuration menus.

FAQ

Q: How does BroadBoard's layout differ from standard mobile keyboards?

A: Standard mobile keyboards shrink their keys to fit the narrow width of a phone screen, which often makes them hard to see and tap. BroadBoard changes this by placing oversized keys on a scrollable canvas, which allows you to pan across the board to find characters rather than squinting at tiny, squeezed keys.

Q: Can I change the look of the keyboard to suit my specific visual preferences?

A: Yes, you can easily customize the visuals to match your personal needs. BroadBoard offers multiple color themes, including extra-dark modes that are excellent for OLED screens and high-visibility color schemes that make keys stand out in any lighting condition.

Q: Does BroadBoard support keys larger than the standard layout?

A: Absolutely, because BroadBoard features dynamic scaling. You can adjust the keyboard height and the physical dimensions of the keys up to extra-large sizes, tailoring the layout to your specific visual requirements.

Version History

v2.2——14 Sep 2026

A keyboard for people with low vision Download the latest version of BroadBoard to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*2.2

New cursor navigation mode

New extra small size

Support for Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, and Slovak

*2.1

- Added more language support

- Various bug fixes

*2.0

- New extra dark mode

- New extra large size

- Optional menu bar for easier mode switching

- Natural layout spacing is now optional

- New support for Greek and Russian