[FIXED] Software keyboard overlaps content of jetpack compose view

Issue

Suppose I have some activity with a jetpack-compose content

class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {

    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
        setContent {
            ScrollableColumn(
                modifier = Modifier
                    .fillMaxSize()
                    .border(4.dp, Color.Red)
            ) {
                val (text, setText) = remember { mutableStateOf("") }

                TextField(
                    value = text,
                    onValueChange = setText,
                    label = {},
                    modifier = Modifier
                        .fillMaxWidth()
                )

                for (i in 0..100) {
                    Text("Item #$i")
                }
            }
        }
    }

}

If I were to launch this activity and focus on the TextField a software keyboard would pop up.

The interface, however, would not react to it. ScrollableColumn's bottom border (.border(4.dp, Color.Red)) would not be visible, as well as 100th item (Text("Item #$i")).

In other words, software keyboard overlaps content.

How can I make jetpack compose respect visible area changes (due to software keyboard)?

Solution

You can use the standard android procedure, but I don't know if a Compose specific way exists.

If you set the SoftInputMode to SOFT_INPUT_ADJUST_RESIZE, the Layout will resize on keyboard change.

class YourActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        
        window.setSoftInputMode(WindowManager.LayoutParams.SOFT_INPUT_ADJUST_RESIZE);
        
        setContent { /* Composable Content */ }
    }
}

otherwise, you could use the flags in the manifest. See here for more information: Move layouts up when soft keyboard is shown?

Answered By - 2jan222
Answer Checked By - Marie Seifert (JavaFixing Admin)