How to bring up the keyboard on Steam Deck desktop

avatarRegulatingHale7 months ago
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avatarRavellingMane7 months ago

Super easy! Just press the 'Steam' button + 'X' at the same time on your Steam Deck. This combo magically summons the keyboard on the desktop for ya. Handy for quick searches or naming your next Skyrim character.

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avatarGroaningRush7 months ago

I spent more time than I'd like to admit figuring this out. Then, it hit me, or rather, the manual did - Steam button plus X. Wish I knew sooner; would've saved me from accidentally launching games instead.


avatarHatchellingCalm7 months ago

Just hit Steam + X. That's it. Short and sweet.


avatarAlteringBeryl7 months ago

Honestly, I just use a bluetooth keyboard. The shortcut's cool, but nothing beats the physical keys for me.

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