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Surface Keyboard

Surface Pro 3 Type Covers feature backlit keys with three adjustable brightness levels, controllable via F1 and F2.

Backlit keyboards use LED lights beneath each key to illuminate characters. This feature makes typing in low-light or dark environments easier and reduces eye strain.

To adjust the backlight:

  • Press the F2 key (sun icon with up rays) to increase brightness
  • Press the F1 key (sun icon with down rays) to decrease brightness.

You can cycle through three brightness levels or turn the backlight off entirely. See the picture below for the exact location of the keys.

Backlit keyboard on Surface Pro 3
Backlit control keys on Surface Pro 3.