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rottenmeier
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2 years ago
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can't type in search bar/ keyboard partly not working

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:PC
Which language are you playing the game in? Deutsch
How often does the bug occur? Occasionally (10% - 49%)
What is your current game version number? 1.98.158.1020
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? EP01-EP11, FP01, GP01-GP09, SP01-SP13, SP15-18,SP35
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? play the game
What happens when the bug occurs? i can't type in the search bar in build mode(or the cheat console) but esc or ctrl+c works so it's not a general keyboard problem
What do you expect to see? that i can write in the search bar in build mode (or the cheat console)
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Not now. I've removed them.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Neutral/Not Sure 

i can't type in the search bar in build mode (or the cheat console) but esc or ctrl+c works so it's not a general keyboard problem

  • @rottenmeier  If you're running any apps that include overlays, e.g. Steam or Discord, please shut them down before launching Sims 4.  Disable the EA App in-game overlay as well; I believe it's under Settings > Application.

    If that doesn't help, please switch the game to windowed mode and let me know whether it helps.  Even if you don't want to play like that going forward, it's a useful test.

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  • @rottenmeier  If you're running any apps that include overlays, e.g. Steam or Discord, please shut them down before launching Sims 4.  Disable the EA App in-game overlay as well; I believe it's under Settings > Application.

    If that doesn't help, please switch the game to windowed mode and let me know whether it helps.  Even if you don't want to play like that going forward, it's a useful test.

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    KDiggs67
    2 years ago

    settings where? in steam or EA or sims? EA is not opening and theres no settings options within the sims app