Applies To Surface Devices Surface Type Covers or keyboards have shortcut keys for common tasks like searching, playing audio or video, and more. The keys that appear on your Type Cover or keyboard vary and depend on what model you have.

You can set up your Surface to use additional languages and keyboard layouts. For more info, see Manage display language settings in Windows and Change your keyboard layout. These settings are saved to your Surface and apply to any Type Cover that you attach.

Change the keyboard layout or other method you use to type. Whenever you add a language, a keyboard layout or input method is added so you can enter text in the language. If you want to use a different keyboard layout or input method, you can add a …

Surface Pro Keyboard and Surface Type Cover are accessories that turn your device into a laptop. You can draw, take notes, and make your device more comfortable to use. Here's a summary to help you decide which accessory will suit your needs.

First steps if your Surface Type Cover or Keyboard doesn't work To try to resolve these issues, you can begin by following the steps below to get the latest updates , detach the Type cover or keyboard , force a restart , reattach the Type Cover or Keyboard , or confirm connectivity .

Touch keyboard layouts. There are four different layouts you can use when inputting text with the touch keyboard. Select the Keyboard settings icon in the upper-left corner of the touch keyboard to view and switch between options. Standard keyboard. This is the default layout and is like a standard external keyboard, but a little more compact.

To use your Surface Pro like a traditional laptop, you can connect your Surface Pro Flex Keyboard to it. Bring the bottom edge of your Surface Pro close to the top edge of the keyboard until the magnets click into place.

Surface Pro Signature Keyboard is the perfect keyboard for your Surface with its large glass touchpad and Alcantara® material covering. This keyboard is compatible with Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 8, and Surface Pro 9.

Sign, sketch, or navigate with the optional Surface Slim Pen 2, securely stored and charging wirelessly in Surface Pro Signature Keyboard. Surface Pro 9 with Intel® Evo™ 12th Gen processor and Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, delivers blazing fast performance.

The Microsoft Surface Keyboard has shortcut keys for common tasks like searching, playing audio or video, and more. This keyboard is included with Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ The keys on the top row of the keyboard double as function keys when you also press the Fn key.