# Using your virtual keyboard If you use a VR headset, the virtual keyboard is displayed when you need to enter text in the ENGAGE application. ![Virtual keyboard](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-265c550c8a676597e00e4c61bc8890d1d73ea201%2Fvirtual_keyboard_overview.jpg?alt=media) * When the keyboard is beyond your reach, use the laser pointer from either controller to target a key, and then press the controller’s trigger to select the key. * When the keyboard is within your reach, use your hand controllers to tap keys to select them . For more information, see [using-hand-controllers-to-interact-with-your-menu](https://docs.engagevr.io/engage/essential-features/accessing-your-menu/using-hand-controllers-to-interact-with-your-menu "mention"). * To submit the value in the currently active field, select . * To close the keyboard, select , or select an area outside the bounds of the keyboard. For more information about specific features of the virtual keyboard, see the following sections. {% hint style="info" %} When the keyboard is within your reach, you can also use the controller's trigger to select a key. Move the touch cursor on the controller over the key that you want to select, and then press the controller's trigger button. {% endhint %}