Change what happens when you type on the Home screen

Depending on your typing input language, you might not be able to use shortcut keys to open applications.
  1. On the Home screen, press the Menu key > Options.
    • To search your BlackBerry smartphone or the Internet when you type on the Home screen, change the Launch by Typing field to Universal Search.
    • To open applications when you press shortcut keys, change the Launch by Typing field to Application Shortcuts.
  2. Press the Menu key > Save.
Parent topic: Your Home screen