How to attach and use your Surface keyboard

Surface keyboards allow you to easily transform your Surface Pro 9 into a laptop for greater flexibility, comfort, and productivity. Whether you’re gearing up to clear out your inbox or write a research paper for a school project, the Surface Pro Signature Keyboard—complete with a full mechanical keyset, backlit keys, large touchpad, and built-in, wireless Slim Pen storage and charging, combined—makes it possible.*

How to attach your Surface keyboard

Attaching your keyboard to your Surface device is simple and only takes a few seconds. All you need to do is align the keyboard and move it toward the screen. Magnets help secure the keyboard in just the correct position—it clicks right in.

Ways to use your Surface keyboard

With a fully functioning Surface keyboard, the sky’s the limit! Here are a few ways you can use the Surface keyboard with your device to save time and make your work or school day more efficient.

Drawing

If you prefer to write by hand or scribble notes, some Surface keyboards come with a pen you can use directly on the screen. Surface Slim Pens are comfortable in the hand, flow smoothly across the screen, and are exceptionally accurate. Some Surface keyboards make it simpler than ever to keep track of and charge your pen thanks to built-in wireless charging and secure storage.

Typing

The Surface keyboard is sleek and compact, with a similar layout and feel to a traditional laptop keyboard. It’s ideal for typing longer documents and emails. If you know you have a day of typing ahead, attach the keyboard to make the task of answering emails or writing content more comfortable with less straining on your hands and fingers.

Shortcuts

Want to turn up the volume with the tap of a key? Surface keyboards include shortcut keys that allow you to quickly access functions including volume control and screen brightness. Also use time-saving keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11, such as opening Cortana, switching between open apps, and entering full screen view.

Customize your setup

Some Surface keyboards offer a built-in kickstand so you can adjust and position the keyboard and your device for optimized typing and screen viewing. Attaching the keyboard to your Surface lets you adjust the way you’re sitting or standing at your device to be more comfortable and ergonomic.

Surface accessories let you customize your workflow. Transform your Surface Pro 9 into a full laptop and optimize your workday when you attach the Surface Pro Signature Keyboard. For more tips and insights, head over to the Do more with Surface hub.