How to open the keyboard on Steam Deck desktop mode
Opening the keyboard on the Steam Deck while in desktop mode is pretty straightforward, but it feels like a secret handshake until someone tells you how! Just press the Steam button + X at the same time. It's like magic, suddenly the keyboard appears on your screen ready for all your typing adventures.
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Just hit the 'Steam' button and 'X' together. Short and sweet.
Honestly, I don't get why everyone finds this so complicated. Just use the Steam button with X. It's not rocket science, people.
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