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Use the Keyboard

With Parallels Access, you use a software keyboard with your desktop apps.

Show or hide keyboard: Tap in an area where text can be entered, or tap Panel_keyboard in the toolbar on the right, to show the keyboard. Tap Panel_keyboard again to hide the keyboard.

You can also show the keyboard by tapping with three fingers together.

Parallels Access features a modified keyboard that puts all the keys you need within easy reach.

PM_Keyboard

  • Tap F1-F12 for access to function keys.
  • Tap ... to access Home, End, Pg Up, and Pg Down keys.
  • Tap the arrow keys to move the insertion point with precision, one space at a time.

Set the extra keys to always be visible at the bottom of the screen: Tap Panel_settings in the toolbar on the right and tap Additional Keys. The keys are visible even when the keyboard is hidden. This is useful if, for example, you're using an app that requires a lot of Command-, Alt-, or Control-clicking.

Bluetooth Keyboard

You can also use any wireless Bluetooth keyboard that's compatible with your phone or tablet with Parallels Access.

For information on using a Bluetooth keyboard with an iPhone or an iPad, go to support.apple.com and search for "iPad wireless keyboard."