Question about Windows Keyboard not popping up automatically Venue Pro 11 (5130)

Question

Once I first connected my slim keyboard to my tablet, the on screen keyboard doesn't automatically pop up when I am trying to fill in a form or search, with the slim not connected. I have to bring up the task bar and touch the keyboard icon in the tray. Is this normal???

DELL-Brian B · Accepted Answer

Are you in desktop mode or modern (metro) mode?   The keyboard only auto-populated in the modern interface by design.   If you are in the desktop mode, you'll need to manually hit the keyboard option to pop up the keyboard.

Bobmitmen · Answer

I am using the Metro interface, but for example, when I do a search on the charms bar, I have to manually bring the keyboard up to use it. If I am in Internet Explorer and want to type a url, I have to manually bring up the keyboard. Guess when I am in IE, it must be desktop mode, correct?

Bobmitmen · Answer

Based on what you said, I tried Internet Explorer Metro mode and turned off my Bluetooth Mouse, and the keyboard did pop up. I much prefer the IE in Desktop mode, so you did answer my question... Thank You

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Question about Windows Keyboard not popping up automatically Venue Pro 11 (5130)

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