Wireless iMac keyboard will not let me type during sign in

Keyboard is not working. Can’t type to sign in on my Mac.




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Posted on Jun 21, 2021 9:28 AM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2021 11:19 AM

You will need to borrow/use any USB keyboard to get past the sign in. Then go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and pair your keyboard with the Mac. After that, it should be fine. By the way, it is handy to have an old wired keyboard stashed away for just such incidences.

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Wireless iMac keyboard will not let me type during sign in

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