Microsoft Remote Desktop just got better for on-screen keyboards

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A recent update makes Microsoft Remote Desktop friendlier for setups with built-in and on-screen keyboards on the client side of setups.

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft Remote Desktop on Android recently received an update.
  • The update brings support for client-side IMEs when using on-screen keyboards.
  • The update also includes a couple of other improvements as well as bug fixes.

Microsoft Remote Desktop recently received an update on Android that makes it easier to use with touchscreen keyboards. The update brings the app to version 10.0.9.11.22 and also includes a couple of other improvements as well as bug fixes.

Following the update, you'll be able to use built-in and on-screen keyboards from the client-side of the Remote Desktop setup. Here's everything that's new with the update:

  • Added support for client-side IMEs when using built-in and onscreen keyboards.
  • Integrated credential prompting into the workspace subscription flow.
  • Improved WVD workspace download performance to prevent throttling.
  • Fixed instances in the UI of incorrect command icons.

With this update in place, your remote desktop setup should also prevent throttling, thanks to improvements of WVD workspace download performance in the app.

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Sean Endicott
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