function + f4 or f5 or f6 doesn't work in my macbook

function + f4 or f5 or f6 doesn't work on my MacBook. i already edit the keyboard preferences in order to use the fn keys, all fn + f1, f2, etc.

it works fine except for f4, f5, and f6 (spotlight, voice, and not disturb mode respectively).

i already try the solution on this post but doesn't work.

there's any other thing i can try that does not use external or third-party apps?


my MacBook is a Macbook pro 14' (2021)


MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Oct 19, 2022 07:25 AM

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Oct 21, 2022 02:47 PM in response to cesargomez

Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities cesargomez,


We can certainly understand your concern and are here to help.


We recommend checking out these steps for more information on troubleshooting Mac keyboards.


" If your Mac doesn’t respond to key presses

If your Mac doesn’t respond when you press the keys on your keyboard, or if pressing some keys has unexpected results, try the following.


If no keys work on an external keyboard

  • Disconnect and reconnect the keyboard. Make sure the connector is completely inserted into the port.
  • Connect your keyboard to a different USB port or to a different Mac. If this solves the problem, your Mac may need to be repaired. Take it to an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
  • Connect a different keyboard to this Mac. If this solves the problem, you may need to take your keyboard in for service.

If no keys work on your Mac notebook computer’s built-in keyboard

  • Your Mac may be showing a low battery alert that you can’t see. Connect your Mac to an electrical outlet or connect an external keyboard to your Mac to see the alert.

If the Media Eject key or Caps Lock key doesn’t work

  • Try holding down the key longer. These keys have a slight delay to prevent an immediate response if they’re pressed accidentally. Press and hold the Media Eject key until the Media Eject icon appears on the screen, and press and hold the Caps Lock key until the key’s indicator light comes on.

If other keys don’t work

You may have accidentally set an option that changes how your keyboard operates.

  • Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click Accessibility , click Keyboard, then click Hardware. Make sure Slow Keys is turned off. If Slow Keys is on, you must press and hold a key longer than usual before it’s recognized.
  • Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Accessibility, click Pointer Control, then click Alternate Control Methods. Make sure Mouse Keys is off.
  • Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Keyboard , then click Input Sources. Select “Show Input menu in menu bar.” Open the Input menu, then make sure the correct keyboard layout is selected. "


For additional information, check out this link: If your Mac doesn’t respond to key presses - Apple Support


These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.


Kindest regards!



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