Steam Deck Keyboard Not Working, How to Fix?

Valve’s portable Steam Deck console is designed to allow players a PC gaming experience anywhere they want without carrying around all the peripherals. A trackpad is built into the device that does the work of the mouse. But what about the keyboard? At some point, a user might need the keyboard to type something; this is where the desktop mode of the Steam Deck comes into the picture.

If you enable the desktop mode on your Steam Deck, you should be able to use the on-screen keyboard on your device. But recently, some users have complained that they face troubles while trying to do so. If you are one of these troubled users, this article will help you. Here, we have discussed the probable reason why you could be having this problem and its solution. So, without any further ado, let’s get into it.

How to fix the Steam Deck keyboard not working?

You cannot just tap on any entry point and expect the keyboard to appear. You need to press the Steam + X buttons for the virtual keyboard to show. Once you are done typing, you can press the Steam + X buttons again to remove the keyboard.

If pressing the Steam + X button is not getting you anywhere, the problem could be with your internet connection. That’s because the keyboard does not work in Desktop Mode if Steam is not running. Being offline will mean that the keyboard won’t work.

So even with you, the issue is probably with the connection.

Reset your WiFi:

The connection you are using to connect to the internet might need a restart. The best way to do that is to reset the connection entirely. To reset the connection, go to your router and disconnect it from the power source. Please wait a few minutes and then plug it in again.