Press 'Ctrl' followed by a number (1-9) to insert the respective prediction.
Press 'Ctrl+up/down' arrow key to expand/shrink the prediction bar when using Asian languages.
We've added a number of keyboard shortcuts to Microsoft SwiftKey when using an external keyboard.
Adjust the physical keyboard settings as necessary.
Open the Microsoft SwiftKey app from your device.
Microsoft SwiftKey also has its own 'Physical keyboard' settings.
On your physical keyboard press 'Ctrl+Shift' to cycle through your available options.
Tapping the 'Globe' icon and selecting a language from the list.
While typing you can switch between languages by either: You're still able to select up to five languages for use through the Microsoft SwiftKey 'Languages' menu.
Choose the layout you want your physical keyboard to type with.
Find your keyboard model, and tap on 'Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard'.
Now look for 'Languages & Input' (depending on your model this might be worded slightly differently). Your physical keyboard doesn't inherit your Microsoft SwiftKey layout settings. You'll need this to set your language settings as explained below.Ģ - Change physical keyboard layout settings If this doesn't happen you can go your device's 'Languages & Input' menu and tap 'Physical keyboard'.
After a successful pairing, a Notification may appear that prompts you to configure the keyboard.
You might be asked to type a code on your keyboard to confirm the pairing.
Open your 'Bluetooth' settings and tap on the keyboard you want to add.
How to configure Physical Keyboard settings.
How to change physical keyboard layout settings.
Once you've successfully paired your keyboard to your device you'll be able to access the physical keyboard settings from within Microsoft SwiftKey. Microsoft SwiftKey works with some physical (Bluetooth) keyboards, but with hundreds of different models available functionality will vary.