intermittent "Z" dysfunction

My "Z" key intermittently fails to function. It is not mechanical. It is across programs (once in NYT crossword, another in a Google search). And when it fails to show a "z" the alt-z function still works. Running MacOS 12.6.5 Monterey on a macbook air M2. Thoughts?

Posted on May 9, 2023 4:20 AM

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a brody

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May 9, 2023 4:54 AM in response to rjr13

The modifier key may have gotten stuck.

Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Keyboard -> Input Sources -> Show input menu in menubar.

Open Keyboard viewer from menubar.

It will show you when modifier keys are pressing. If you don't press them then, then you may have a mechanical fault. If you are pressing them

Apple menu -> System Preferneces -> Keyboard -> Use F1, F2 etc... may be checked or unchecked, and it waiting for your additional modifier key

rjr13 Author

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May 9, 2023 5:28 AM in response to a brody

thanks

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