First steps if your Surface Type Cover or Keyboard doesn't work. To try to resolve these issues, you can begin by following the steps below to get the latest updates, detach the Type cover or keyboard, force a restart, reattach the Type Cover or Keyboard , or confirm connectivity.

If your Microsoft or Surface mouse or keyboard isn’t working, doesn’t appear in the list of Bluetooth devices when you pair the mouse, or you see an error message during pairing, here are some troubleshooting steps to help. We'll describe three connection types for keyboards and mice.

Troubleshoot problems you might be having with your mouse or keyboard, or other wireless device in Windows.

While you’re playing a game, press the Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar. Choose Widget Menu > Capture. Choose Start recording, Take screenshot, or Record last…. Record last… turns the most recent moments of play into a game clip when background recording is turned on.

How to open Game Bar. Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar over your game, app, or desktop. All your favorite things in one place. When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget.

Restart your controller: Press and hold the Xbox button for 5-10 seconds until the controller turns off. Wait a few seconds, and then press and hold the Xbox button again to turn the controller back on.

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows. Keyboard shortcuts in apps. An overview of some new Windows keyboard features, as well as other ways to be more productive with the keyboard.

When typing with your Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard, you have the option to copy text and save it for later use. This could be for a quick copy/paste job or something long-form like an email or social media update.

You can use wired USB mice and keyboards for navigation in select games and apps, and—with a keyboard—for getting around on Xbox and Windows devices.

Many PC games let you play with an Xbox controller instead of a keyboard or mouse. The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows can be easily installed on any PC that has an available USB port and is running Windows 10.