How to Activate the Keyboard on Steam Deck

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Here's a quick fix: just tap the screen where you'd like to type, and voila, the keyboard appears as if by magic! The touch screen knows when you need it.

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ManningAndy·7 months ago

Honestly, everyone's making it sound more complicated than it is. Just touch where you need to type, or use the overlay. That's it. No need to overthink it.

AttendingStoke·7 months ago

To activate the keyboard on your Steam Deck, just press the Steam button on your device to bring up the Steam overlay. Then, navigate to any text input field, and the keyboard should pop up automatically! It's like summoning a magic text box anytime you need it.

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