# hideSoftkeys()

Description:

Call the `hideSoftkeys` method to hide the softkey pane.

By default, the device's softkey pane is hidden. The softkey pane is shown automatically when the end user presses one of the softkeys.

For more general information on using softkeys in your widget, see Using softkeys.

Syntax:

    [void] window.menu.hideSoftkeys(void)

or

    [void] menu.hideSoftkeys(void)

Arguments:

This method takes no arguments.

Return value:

This method does not return a value.

Example code:

    function useFullScreen()
    {
     // choose to hide the softkey pane to get more screen space
     window.menu.hideSoftkeys();
     ...
    }