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"Show keyboard" action doesn't work in Desktop Mode when a game is in focus

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#12964 · opened 2026-03-08 by MatthieuFontaine1 · updated 2026-03-08 · 1 comments · github
MMatthieuFontaine1 2026-03-08 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version: 1769025840
  • SteamOS version: 3.7.19
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: No
  • Opted into SteamOS beta?: No
  • Have you checked for updates in Settings > System?: Yes
  • Device: Steam Deck

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

On my Steam Deck, whenever I'm playing a game in Desktop Mode, the STEAM + X shortcut does nothing, even though it's supposed to bring up the virtual keyboard. I tried to bind the "Show keyboard" action to the Y button using Steam Input on multiple games, and it still does absolutely nothing.
All other STEAM button shortcuts work properly when in-game in Desktop mode, so it seems that the problem stems from the "Show keyboard" action itself.

The STEAM + X shortcut works in Gaming Mode, which means the only way for me to play a game like Geometry Dash properly is to exit Desktop Mode and go back to Gaming Mode every time.

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Turn on Steam Deck, switch to Desktop Mode
  2. Wait for Steam client to open, then launch a Steam game
  3. Try the STEAM + X shortcut
  4. Additionally, go into Steam Input for the game you launched, set some button to do the "Show keyboard" action, go back to the game and hit the button
Kkisak-valve maintainer 2026-03-08 github

Hello @MatthieuFontaine1, this issue is already being tracked at #12920. Closing as a duplicate.

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