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I've searched and cannot find how to bring up virtual keyboard at log in. Sierra 10.12.6
 
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I don't believe you can without using a script to run. Perhaps an Apple script that runs when you log in can do it. Or you can try using the "automator".

Automator User Guide for Mac

Learn how to use Automator on your Mac to automate much of what you do on your computer.
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Learn how to use Script Editor on your Mac to create tools, apps, and scripts that perform repetitive tasks, automate workflows, and more.
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soulgrind said:
I've searched and cannot find how to bring up virtual keyboard at log in. Sierra 10.12.6
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I'm not sure about Sierra, but according to some reading, it is an option with at least Mojave and later. Check under System Preferences » Users & Groups » Login Options » Accessibility Options.
 
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soulgrind said:
I've searched and cannot find how to bring up virtual keyboard at log in. Sierra 10.12.6
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I don't have it to check, but it seems that it's available in Mojave if the same method works for Sierra:

]To turn on the onscreen keyboard, go to System Preferences->Users & Groups and click on Login Options. Select “Accessibility Options…” and turn on the Accessibility Keyboard.
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12 Customizations for the Mojave macOS Login Window that you didn’t know about – Twocanoes Software

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Would the keyboard viewer work if it could be made available at login???

But Applescript as Charlie mentioned should be able to get things working for you.


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I believe if you enable "Show input menu in login window", you will then have access to show the keyboard viewer.
 
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ferrarr said:
I believe if you enable "Show input menu in login window", you will then have access to show the keyboard viewer.
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Thanks Bob for the info, and I guess that option came later as it is not shown or available in Mavericks Mac OS 10.9.5 I happen to be using as an option.

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Just for additional clarity as it were:

System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options

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You need to click on the Padlock and enter Admin PW to make any changes.

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