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How +do +I +stop +plus +signs +being +added +between +every +word?

I'm +on +a +2017 +iMac, +High +Sierra +10.13.4

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 1:29 PM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2021 1:55 PM

First check the System/Keyboard/Shortcuts preference pane to see if somehow a shortcut has been created adding the + in lieu of a space.


Then give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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Nov 19, 2021 1:55 PM in response to lpmodel

First check the System/Keyboard/Shortcuts preference pane to see if somehow a shortcut has been created adding the + in lieu of a space.


Then give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


How +do +I +stop +plus +signs +being +added +between +every +word?

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