How do I disable the on-screen keyboard in tablet mode on a Chromebook?

A typical laptop contains a lot of different components made by a variety of manufacturers, and the costs can sometimes go up to a level that might be out of reach for a normal user. Because of that, Google came out and developed its operating system for laptops, which is ChromeOS. In general, these laptops are called Chromebooks, which allow users to do almost every task they would normally do on a laptop.

There are, however, downsides to Chromebooks, such as minimal local storage and no advanced gaming or video editing capabilities. But Android App Support, attractive OS, and easy setup lead to a mandate to go for Chromebooks. Chromebooks also come with touchscreen support, so users can use them as tablets. The on-screen keyboard was activated, but now users want it disabled. So, here we will explain to you how to disable it.

How do I disable the on-screen keyboard in tablet mode on a Chromebook?

Some Chromebooks are so capable that you can use them as a tablet. It is possible to perform multiple tasks using the volume button, such as taking photos and taking screenshots, by pressing the power and volume buttons. On most Chromebooks, when you flip the screen, an on-screen keyboard automatically opens and shows you the sign that tablet mode is now active. Now your Chromebook behaves a lot like an Android phone. 

You may not always be able to get into tablet mode by flipping the screen. In such cases, you can force enable that through Settings >> Advanced >> Accessibility >> Manage Accessibility >> Turn on the on-screen keyboard. After that, you can use your Chromebook as a tablet, and now you can do handwriting and other things through some shortcuts. Even Chromebooks with tablet mode seem interesting, but not everyone uses that thing.

But we all know that while switching to tablet mode, the Chromebook opens its on-screen keyboard automatically. As soon as you tap on a text field, this keyboard appears. Many Chromebook users want to know how to disable it to get rid of it. However, connecting the mouse to the Chromebook disables tablet mode as well. We are going to share a few steps below to turn off the on-screen keyboard on Chromebooks.

Note: In case you are seeing the on-screen pop-up unexpectedly, try restarting your Chromebook.

• On your Chromebook, select the time and go to settings.
• Click on the Advanced section on the left sidebar to learn more.
• Then select the accessibility option.
• Now click on Manage Accessibility Features. 
• Under keyboard and text input, toggle off the “Enable on-screen keyboard” option.
• That’s it. Now you can use your Chromebook in tablet mode without getting any on-screen keyboard pop-ups.

Apart from that, some users are asking whether they can resize the on-screen keyboard.” For such users, the answer is big. Yes, you can do that by opening the on-screen keyboard: >> select the direction pad >> a blue outline will appear >> hold and drag the blue corner >> Resize whichever you want. Additionally, you can type an emoji on the on-screen keyboard by inserting an emoji at the bottom of the keyboard. 

Besides that, even if you are using a Chromebook, you can still run Windows apps on it. It is possible to get those apps on your Chromebook by using Chrome Remote Desktop if you already have a Windows PC. In the case of users who can afford both a PC and a Chromebook, that would be possible. For other users, we have an app called “Cross Over” that allows you to download the Windows app on your Chromebook. Here are the steps you need to follow to run a Windows app through that.

Note: In case the crossover doesn’t show your desired Windows app, then in step 2, click on the unlisted Windows app, and the rest is the same. 

• Open the Google Play Store on your Chromebook.
• Search for the Crossover and install it.
• Now open the Crossover app and head to the search bar.
• In the search bar, search for your desired Windows apps.
• Install that programme and wait for it to finish.
• That’s it; you are done.

Overall, Chromebooks are an exciting new development for Android users. Those who love Android will find more comfort here than those who love Windows. Since the navigation and running criteria are almost identical to those of an Android device, now I think your query about disabling the on-screen keyboard in tablet mode has been resolved. Additionally, you learned a few significant things about the Chromebook. In the following section, if any user has any questions after explaining such things, please feel free to ask them all.

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