![]() There’s no need to hold the Steam button while in Desktop Mode. For example, to right-click while in Desktop Mode, press the right trigger-R2. In Desktop Mode, most buttons on Steam Deck play the role of a specific keyboard or mouse key. RELATED: How to Emulate the GameCube on Your Steam Deck Steam Deck Shortcuts in Desktop Mode The last Steam Deck shortcut in Game Mode is the Esc key, which you can activate by holding the Steam button and pressing left on the D-Pad. Steam Button + Left on D-Pad – Escape Key Holding the Steam button and pressing down on the D-Pad will simulate the Tab key. To simulate pressing the Enter key, press right on the D-Pad while holding the Steam button. Steam Button + Right on D-Pad – Enter Key To turn the screen brightness down, hold the Steam button and then move the left analog stick downwards. Steam Button + Down on Left Analog Stick – Screen Brightness Down Instead of summoning the Quick Access menu with the Quick Access button-the one on the right with three dots-and then having to manually set the brightness there, hold the “Steam” button and move the left analog stick upwards instead. Steam Button + Up on Left Analog Stick – Screen Brightness Up Steam Button + Right Touchpad Click – Left Mouse ClickĪnother way to left-click on Steam Deck while in Game Mode is to press the right touchpad while holding the Steam button. The same goes for using the right touchpad as a mouse in Game Mode, you must hold the Steam button while using the touchpad. ![]() Steam Button + Right Touchpad – Touchpad as Mouse To use the right analog stick as a mouse, you must hold the Steam button while moving the stick. Steam Button + Right Analog Stick – Joystick Mouse ![]() To left-click on Steam Deck while in game mode, press Steam Button+R2. If you don’t know how to right-click on Steam Deck while in Game Mode, just press Steam Button+L2. The good old screenshot shortcut on your Steam Deck works perfectly and is very snappy when producing screenshots. The Steam Deck magnifier feature might not sound that helpful, but once you start a game with a brick load of tiny text, such as older RPGs like Baldur’s Gate or even a newer RPG like Disco Elysium, you’ll be thankful for having a tool to magnify text with. For instance, when entering your character’s name after starting a new game or in a title such as Roadwarden, which includes a ton of typing. This shortcut comes in handy when you need to enter something with a keyboard while in-game. Steam Button + X Button – Summon Keyboard ![]() This Steam Deck Game Mode hotkey allows you to exit any game that has no “Quit” or “Quit to Desktop” option, such as Lumines Remastered. And the Delux Designer doesn’t just shorten your workflow, but betters it too by using mechanical keys for a pure tactile experience, and a backlit layout that lets you work the late hours.Steam Button + Long Press B Button – Force Game Shutdown Every key is customizable and is compatible with a wide range of software, making the Delux Desiger suitable for graphic designers, 3D modelers, photographers, video editors, etc. The programmable keys allow you to switch between tools, and the Delux Designer even packs a dial that lets you calibrate and control your tool settings. With customizable macro and shortcut keys, and your essentials like the spacebar, enter, ctrl, alt, and shift keys, all within a single hand’s reach, the Delux Designer can be operated by one hand (which means you don’t need to use two hands to hit ctrl+p to print, or ctrl+y to redo), leaving your other hand free to use a sketching tablet, and allowing your workflow to go much faster than usual. In fact, it strips down the regular keyboard to its bare essentials, putting all your important shortcuts under your fingertips, shortening the work process since all the keys you need are always directly under your palm. ![]() The Delux Designer occupies a third of the space a regular keyboard takes. With 28 absolutely essential keys (including 12 specially programmable hotkeys) and a dial, the Delux Designer is the only keyboard you’ll ever need to work your creative software. You know, the one that isn’t wielding the Wacom stylus. A heaven-sent for every creative, the Delux Designer was designed for your spare hand. ![]()
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