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Keyboard orientation bug

nycebo

Android Enthusiast
Jan 4, 2010
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New York, NY
It would be sweet if the Droid (or OS 2.0.1 as the case may be), when switching orientation from portrait to landscape, would keep the keyboard showing if it was already showing in the prior orientation. Often, I'll be typing a text in portrait mode and then realize that I'd prefer to type faster and more accurately. However, when I switch to landscape orientation, I have to click/highlight the text box in order for the virtual keyboard to show again. It's a bit of a hassle. Oh yeah, for the hardware keyboard lovers out there that suggest I use it instead...I hate the hardware keyboard...though curiously, the keypad is pretty nice for moving the cursor.
 
... when I switch to landscape orientation, I have to click/highlight the text box in order for the virtual keyboard to show again. It's a bit of a hassle.

You mean, you have to actually tap the screen?
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Oh dear! What to do, what to do? Your poor wittle fingers must be all calloused. Com'ere! Let me give you a hug. Maybe your mommy can kiss it and make it feel aalllllll better. :eek:



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Altimax, that's exactly what I was talking about...I have to tap the entry form to get the keyboard again. If it was opened in portrait mode, why the heck doesn't it stay open in landscape mode.

Messenger, I presume you're just kidding around. It's the little elegant touches that distinguish one OS from another. As a former coder, trust me, they add up.
 
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