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Can't type certain keys such as (, ), and < in Steam Deck desktop mode with virtual keyboard

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#13305 · opened 2026-06-09 by pizzadude · updated 2026-06-09 · 2 comments · github
Ppizzadude 2026-06-09 github

I can't type certain keys such as (, ), and < in Steam Deck desktop mode with the virtual keyboard. They work in nested desktop mode. In regular desktop mode, pressing shift on the number just types the number for those keys. My keyboard language is "English QWERTY" if that helps.

Steps for reproducing this issue:
Open desktop mode
Try to type (, ), or <, maybe some other keys, not tested.
Notice it types the non-shifted key, be it a number or whatever.

Reddit thread about the same issue: https://old.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1ton94e/steam_deck_wont_type_certain_keys/

Kkisak-valve maintainer 2026-06-09 github

Hello @pizzadude, please do no intentionally open duplicate issue reports. Closing as a duplicate of https://github.com/ValveSoftware/SteamOS/issues/2410.

Ppizzadude 2026-06-09 github

My bad, I thought I might have submitted it to the wrong repo.

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