How to Use the Virtual Keyboard on the Steam Deck
Activating the virtual keyboard on your Steam Deck is super easy! Simply press the 'STEAM' button to bring up the Steam Overlay, then select the keyboard icon from the bottom toolbar. You can also press the 'X' button on any text input field to bring it up directly. It's designed to be intuitive, so you'll be typing away in your games and searches in no time!
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Just tap on a text field, and the virtual keyboard should pop up automatically. If it doesn't, you're probably in a game that doesn't support it directly, or you've stumbled upon a bug. A quick workaround is to press the Steam button to access the overlay and manually open the keyboard from there.
Honestly, the virtual keyboard on the Deck can be a bit clunky. I usually just connect a Bluetooth keyboard if I've got a lot of typing to do. Much faster and less frustrating!
I don't get the hype about the virtual keyboard. Just plug in a USB keyboard and save yourself from the hassle.
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