Windows 10: Virtual numpad won't show in tablet mode

Hybrid laptop/tablet running Win11.If I set up the virtual keyboard in laptop mode landscape mode then I can get the virtual number pad.If I fold the keyboard away and rotate into portrait mode I still have the same virtual keyboard with virtual numpad.BUT...If I close the virtual keyboard still in tablet mode then open it again by clicking its icon on the system tray, then I get a different layout without the numpad. Also the options button is top left not bottom right and gives totally different options - the numpad not being available!How can I get the numpad in tablet mode?

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Tablet Mode doesn't automatically turn on

Hi Roice,

We suggest you to follow the below steps to make the tablet mode permanent:

• Click start and select settings.
• Select settings and then select tablet mode.
• Now you have different options to choose from, please choose settings that suits you.

Hope this information helps.

 

No virtual desktops in Tablet mode?

I think you summed it up pretty much in your own words, but I would also add that if you look at what happens when you go into tablet mode, I get the feeling that they both wanting a tablet user to feel "at home" (working the way them might expect on a tablet)
and also taking into account devices that might have small screens.

When you are in tablet mode mostly you work with one application for the whole screen. So there would be very little difference between switching "desktops", and applications. Now you can split the screen and get two applications on it, so there is some
merit in having virtual desktops for that. You will also notice that tablet mode restricts the splitting of the screen to two, not like the 4 for snapping in desktop mode. Clearly they seem to be targeting touch friendly arrangements, and smaller screens.

So yes you are correct, there are no virtual desktops in tablet mode, and there is nothing to "fix".

If all you want is the full screen Start, you can change that under:

Settings -> Personalization -> Start -> Use Start full screen

You can also use the Windows Feedback app to suggest virtual desktops in tablet mode.

Just search for Feedback.

 

No virtual desktops in Tablet mode?

Hello,

Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft Community and welcome toe the Windows 10 Family.

From the description provided, I understand that the virtual desktop feature is not available when in tablet mode.

In the Tablet mode, the Virtual desktop function only keeps track of open apps, legacy applications, and shortcuts and allows the user to select from that assortment.

Before any further troubleshooting, I would suggest you to navigate to the following location to see if you find the settings for visual transition between virtual desktops.

Settings > System > Multitasking.

Write to us with the updated status and we would be happy to help you.

Thank You.