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October 24, 2022
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Touch keyboard not working properly in Photoshop (on Windows 10)

  • October 24, 2022
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I've recently purchased a Wacom Mobile Studio Pro, but am having a lot of technical issues with the keyboard that are specific to Photoshop. When creating a new artboard/canvas and attempting to change the dimensions/resolution, the touch keyboard disappears within a second or two of clicking on the input boxes, meaning I can't input any data or change the size at all. Also when adding text boxes to my canvases, the touch keyboard does not appear at all, making it impossible to input text without connecting an external keyboard or using a separate onscreen keyboard (which is a really inconvenient workaround and is disrupting my workflow).

 

Has anyone had this problem or does anyone know how to resolve this? I've tried a lot of options in terms of changing Windows/Keyboard settings and I don't have this problem on other programs, so it's definitely a Photoshop issue. 

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근육질푸키
Inspiring
December 4, 2024

in 2024 there's still no any update. WHY?? Adobe never use PS in 2in1 PC right? they just use iPad for PS 🤣

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Itsyour3699525407hi
Participant
July 2, 2024

Try these steps:

  1. Update Software: Make sure Photoshop and your Wacom drivers are up-to-date.
  2. Check Keyboard Settings: Go to Settings > Devices > Typing. Toggle the touch keyboard settings.
  3. Use On-Screen Keyboard: Press Windows + Ctrl + O to use the on-screen keyboard when needed.
  4. Adjust Photoshop Settings: In Photoshop, go to Edit > Preferences > Technology Previews and enable "Use System Text Engine."
  5. Check Tablet Mode: Ensure your device isn’t switching between tablet and desktop mode.
  6. External Keyboard: Use an external keyboard as a temporary fix.

Still not working? Visit Keyboard Key Test to check your keyboard’s functionality.

TechManJoe
TechManJoe
Participating Frequently
October 24, 2022

G'day, J-
I just fully updated, both, PS and my Mobile studio (Win 10) to the latest versions and restested.  I am not seeing any unusual behavior from the Microsoft OnScreenKeyboard.  All these functions are part of the OS and not specific to the Mobile Studio.  A few hints I might suggest to get yourself more comfortable with that computer:
I always turn off the OSK in the "typing" settings :"Show the touch keyboard when... no keyboard attached" as I have a BT keyboard, and I hate that thing showing up when I DON'T need it.  
I do however right click on my taskbar and turn ON "Show touch keyboard button" so I can always bring it up from the System Tray by the clock.
I also use my pen instead of the keyboard whenever possible to adjust numeric values with the scubby slider function (click and drag on the value name, instead). 
I also turn off windows ink, and use the PSUseConfig file as well, but that is another post altogether...  
Keep smilin, and I hope this helps.

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