Operation Manual
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Change on-screen keyboard settings 
  Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > PC and devices > Typing > Touch 
Keyboard.  
Tips and tricks 
How do I? 
What to do 
Type numbers 
Tap the &123 key, or swipe up on a key in the first row. For example, swipe up 
on the Q key to type the number 1. 
Type diacritical marks 
Press and hold a key such as O, then slide your finger to the accented character 
that you want (for example Ӧ). 
Use keyboard shortcuts 
Tap the Ctrl key and then another key (for example, Ctrl+C for Copy). 
Turn Caps Lock on/off 
Double-tap the Up Arrow key.  
Change keyboard settings 
Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > PC and devices > 
Typing. 
Turn key sounds on/off 
Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings > PC and devices > 
Typing > Play key sounds as I type (under Touch Keyboard). 
Add a language 
See Add languages in this guide. 
The Kickstand 
Surface 2 has two built-in kickstand positions (24° and 40°), so you 
can easily see the screen when you’re working at a desk or typing on 
your lap. You can flip out the kickstand from either side. Gently flip 
out once for the first position (upright), and then again for the 
second position (less upright).  
Dual position kickstand 










