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Posted on by catra_does_pw 33

Hi everybody. 

We're using PowerApps in a Zebra TC72. 

When the app starts, it will automatically set the cursor to the text input. However, the virtual keyboard pops up. They won't be using it. 

I want that, when the user places in the text input, the virtual keyboard is not shown. Thanks 🙂

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    AhmedSalih 6,680 Moderator on at

    Hello, @catra_does_pw, activating a text input (by setting the cursor) will always trigger the keyboard. If they won't use the text input control, make its DisplayMode set to view. 

     

     

     

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    catra_does_pw 33 on at

    Hi Ahmed, they're using it to scan codes. Isn't a way of power apps detecting the built in scanner and then disabling the keyboard? Is pretty annoying 

    I've found a workaround, but I tried it, and it doesn't work

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    catra_does_pw 33 on at

    Also, I've tried changing the behavior of the property VirtualKeyboardMode, but there are only two options. Isn't there a way to not show it?

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