How to use a virtual keyboard on BlueStacks 4

How will this help?

With the help of a virtual keyboard on BlueStacks, you can enjoy all the capabilities a keypad has on a mobile phone.

This article will guide you through the steps for enabling the virtual keyboard within BlueStacks!


How can I enable the virtual keyboard?

1. Launch BlueStacks on your computer and go to the Library.

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2. Now, open your System apps.

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3. Here, double click on the icon for Android Settings.

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4. Once it opens up, click on Select IME under BlueStacks Settings, as shown below.

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5. Within the IME (Input Method) settings, find the option to "Enable OnScreen Keyboard". 

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6. Now, click on the slider given for "Enable OnScreen Keyboard", so that it turns green.

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7. The virtual keyboard will now be enabled for BlueStacks. You can use it whenever you wish to type in any of your apps.

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Thank you for choosing BlueStacks, we hope you enjoy using it. If you have any further questions, please contact us at support@bluestacks.com. Happy Gaming!

Last updated on July 1, 2020.

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