Space at issues

I changed some settings in my MacBook Pro (mistake) and now when I’m typing & use space bar, it highlights other functions. How do I change it back?

Posted on Aug 15, 2022 1:45 PM

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Tom Gewecke

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Posted on Aug 15, 2022 6:24 PM

Go to Accessibility preferences and make sure that Full Keyboard Access is OFF.

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Tom Gewecke

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Aug 15, 2022 6:24 PM in response to Macca4Music66

Go to Accessibility preferences and make sure that Full Keyboard Access is OFF.

John Galt

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Aug 15, 2022 6:12 PM in response to Macca4Music66

Check Keyboard Text Preferences: Change Keyboard Text preferences on Mac - Apple Support

Aug 15, 2022 7:43 PM in response to Tom Gewecke

Thanks, I’ll do that. This is my 1st MacBook.

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