Direct keyboard mode allows you to forward any pressed key directly to the remote device, simulating the key without translating it to any keyboard layout. This ensures applications behave more predictably, enhancing the user experience by preserving the original keystrokes from the supporter’s keyboard.

This article applies to all TeamViewer users connecting from Windows to Windows devices.

How to activate direct keyboard mode

To activate direct keyboard mode, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Start a remote session from a Windows device to a Windows device.
  2. Within the session toolbar, locate and click on the "Actions" menu.
  3. Click Direct keyboard mode.