# Text box mode

When you focus a text field (like an `input` or `textarea`), you need to type normal characters. But KeyPilot’s browsing controls also use characters (like `F`, `D`, `V`…), so KeyPilot temporarily switches into text box mode.

What changes in text box mode?

- Typing works normally in the focused text field.
- Most KeyPilot browsing shortcuts are effectively suspended until you exit.

How to exit

Press `Esc` to exit text box mode and return to normal KeyPilot browsing.

Still need to click something?

If you move the mouse and hover another element, KeyPilot gives you a short window where you can still activate links and other elements.

- Hover an element, then press `F` to click it.
- There’s a brief countdown (about 3 seconds) after mouse movement.

Close this tutorial with `Esc` (or `P`) while the popover is open.