To hide the keyboard toolbar in the Android Emulator, follow these steps:

1. Open the Emulator: Launch your Android Emulator from Android Studio or via the command line.

2. Access Emulator Settings:

   • Click on the three dots (More options) in the emulator's side panel to open the extended controls.

3. Go to Settings:

   • In the extended controls window, navigate to the Settings tab.

4. Disable the Keyboard Toolbar:

   • Look for an option related to the virtual keyboard or input settings (this might vary slightly depending on the emulator version).

   • If available, toggle off "Show virtual keyboard toolbar" or a similar setting. In some cases, you may need to disable "Enable virtual keyboard" entirely.

5. Alternative: Modify AVD Configuration:

   • If the toolbar persists, open the AVD Manager in Android Studio.

   • Edit the emulator's Advanced Settings.

   • Under Hardware Input, set Keyboard Input to None or disable HW Keyboard.

6. Restart the Emulator:

   • Close and relaunch the emulator to apply the changes.

If the toolbar still appears, ensure you're not using a custom skin or third-party keyboard that might override these settings. Check the emulator's documentation for your specific version, as options can differ.

Let me know if you need help finding these settings or if the toolbar persists!

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