The mobile client supports two keyboard types: the device-cloud synergy keyboard and the virtual keyboard. The virtual keyboard provides access to a virtual function keyboard and common shortcuts.
The examples in this topic are based on the iOS client V7.7 and the Enterprise Edition. If your experience differs from the description in this topic, you may be using a different client or an outdated version. Upgrade to the latest version.
Prerequisites
You have logged on to the mobile client. For instructions, see Log on to the mobile client.
You have an assigned cloud computer. If no cloud computer is available after you log on, contact your IT administrator to assign one to you. For more information, see Add users to a cloud computer.
Device-cloud synergy keyboard
The device-cloud synergy keyboard lets you use your local device's input method, and the text appears on the cloud computer in real time. You can configure it to open automatically in editing mode, or open it manually at any time.
Starting with version V7.7, the device-cloud synergy keyboard is not supported when a physical keyboard is connected to your mobile device.
Open automatically
This feature requires client version V7.4 or later.
Connect to a cloud computer.
Open the DesktopAssistant and tap Settings.
Tap the Control tab and turn on the Auto-display native on-screen keyboard switch.
The device-cloud synergy keyboard opens automatically when you enter edit mode on the cloud computer.
Open manually
This feature requires client version V7.7 or later.
Connect to a cloud computer.
Tap the keyboard button below the DesktopAssistant to open the device-cloud synergy keyboard.
Virtual keyboard
The virtual keyboard runs on the cloud computer.
Connect to a cloud computer.
Tap the keyboard button below the DesktopAssistant to open the device-cloud synergy keyboard.
In the toolbar at the top of the keyboard, tap the icon to open the virtual keyboard.
In the top row of the virtual keyboard, tap an icon to open the corresponding auxiliary keyboard:
Tap the icon to open the virtual function keyboard. This keyboard includes keys such as
F1–F12,Home, andEnd.Tap the Shortcuts button to open the shortcut keyboard. This keyboard includes shortcuts such as
Ctrl+Tab(switch windows) andCtrl+A(select all).