Type Covers have shortcut keys for common tasks like searching, playing audio or video, and more. The keys that appear on your Type Cover vary and depend on what model you have. The Type Cover touchpad has right-click and left-click buttons, and it supports gestures. For more info about using gestures and how to change the touchpad settings, see Touchpad use and settings. If your Type Cover and Surface are different sizes, press the power button on your Surface when you close it to save power. Note: Closing the Type Cover turns off your Surface screen only if your Type Cover and Surface are the same size. When you open it again, press the power button on your Surface to wake it. The screen turns off automatically when you close the Type Cover. The Type Cover protects the screen when you aren’t using it. To type text while the Type Cover is folded, tap the screen anywhere you can type and the touch keyboard appears. Your Surface won’t detect key presses while it’s folded. This provides extra stability when you’re working on your lap.įold the Type Cover back behind the screen to use your Surface as a tablet. With some Type Covers, you can pleat the back edge up against your Surface. When you want to remove it, just pull it away. Once the Type Cover is connected, it stays put. Bring the two closer together until the Type Cover aligns and clicks into place. The Type Cover attaches magnetically to your Surface. Select an action and learn how to use your Type Cover with your Surface. All Surface Type Covers have a standard keyboard layout, shortcut keys, and a two-button touchpad that supports touch gestures.įor more info about touchpad taps and gestures, see Touchpad gestures for Windows 10. Type Covers click magnetically into place and provide protection for your Surface touchscreen. Use it to get the speed and feel of a classic keyboard and to go from tablet to laptop.

The Surface Type Cover is a slim keyboard that has moving keys.

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