Apple TV lets you change your search keyboard from linear (one line, across the screen) to a grid (see pic).

On Apple TV:

Settings > General > Keyboard Layout

Good tip...

https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/apple-tv-keyboard-layout/
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@davemark thank you! Grid layout should be the default.
@davemark wow... well, qwerty layout should be an option too....