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Q: delete key macbook pro not working chrome

The delete key on my MacBook Pro suddenly stopped working. OSX Yosemite 10.10.5 - using Chrome

MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), Other OS, OS X Yosemite 10.10.5

Posted on Sep 11, 2016 9:21 AM

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by lllaass,

lllaass Sep 11, 2016 9:46 AM in response to Astridfromok
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Sep 11, 2016 9:46 AM in response to Astridfromok

You said "using Chrome". Does this mean that the delete key with other apps?
Also, if you show "Keyboard Viewer" does that show the Delete key bing pressed?

To turn on Keyboard Viewer got System Preferences>Keyboard>Keyboard and check Show Keyboard...... Then click on the keyboard icon in menu bar and select Show Keyboard VIewer.

Does an external KB work OK?

This is the Mac Pro desktop forum. I requested your post be moved to the MacBook Pro laptop forum or other appropriate forum.
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by Astridfromok,

Astridfromok Sep 11, 2016 12:40 PM in response to Astridfromok
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Sep 11, 2016 12:40 PM in response to Astridfromok

I don't have a keyboard icon on the menu bar
:-(
Astrid
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by lllaass,

lllaass Sep 11, 2016 12:47 PM in response to Astridfromok
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Sep 11, 2016 12:47 PM in response to Astridfromok

Did you do this as I said in my previous reply?
To turn on Keyboard Viewer go to System Preferences>Keyboard>Keyboard and check Show Keyboard......
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by Astridfromok,

Astridfromok Sep 11, 2016 12:52 PM in response to lllaass
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Sep 11, 2016 12:52 PM in response to lllaass

I did the first part involving system preferences; however, the 2nd part of your answer couldn't be done as I don't see a keyboard icon on y menu bar
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by Astridfromok,

Astridfromok Sep 11, 2016 12:59 PM in response to lllaass
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Sep 11, 2016 12:59 PM in response to lllaass

Found the keyboard viewer icon; pressed the delete key; it still doesn't work
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by lllaass,

lllaass Sep 11, 2016 1:03 PM in response to Astridfromok
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Sep 11, 2016 1:03 PM in response to Astridfromok

Are you not seeing the icon to the left of time?
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by Astridfromok,

Astridfromok Sep 11, 2016 1:45 PM in response to lllaass
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Sep 11, 2016 1:45 PM in response to lllaass

Yes I found it and did as you said and it still doesn't work
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by BobTheFisherman,

BobTheFisherman Sep 11, 2016 1:48 PM in response to Astridfromok
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Sep 11, 2016 1:48 PM in response to Astridfromok

What exactly are you trying to delete? You mentioned Chrome. You can't delete text in a web page unless the text is in an editable form field. Does the delete key work in TextEdit or other text editing apps?
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by lllaass,

lllaass Sep 11, 2016 2:11 PM in response to Astridfromok
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Sep 11, 2016 2:11 PM in response to Astridfromok

The Keyboard viewer shows you what keys you depress a key. WHen you press the Delete key does it it show depressed in Keyboard viewer?
Also you never answered:
Does this mean that the delete key with other apps?
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by Astridfromok,

Astridfromok Sep 11, 2016 4:58 PM in response to lllaass
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Sep 11, 2016 4:58 PM in response to lllaass

Yes, I found it. It doesn't show it 'depressing' when I hit the actual Delete key on the keyboard.
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by Astridfromok,

Astridfromok Sep 11, 2016 5:01 PM in response to BobTheFisherman
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Sep 11, 2016 5:01 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

I phrased that poorly. It doesn't work on text I have written in, say, Facebook. I ahappened to be using Chrome at the time. The delete key doesn't work in Text Edit either.
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by lllaass,

lllaass Sep 12, 2016 1:19 AM in response to Astridfromok
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Sep 12, 2016 1:19 AM in response to Astridfromok

You can try the following:
- Try resetting the SMC and NVRAM/PRAM
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
About NVRAM and PRAM
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063
- Try starting in Safe Mode
OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262
- Boot to Recovery and repair the startup disk
OS X: About OS X Recovery - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314
- If it is repairable reinstall the OSX
How to reinstall OS X on your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904
- If you do not have a backup use disk utility to restore the internal disk to an external disk so you can try to recover data.
Then format the startup disk and do a fresh install of OSX

If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
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by Astridfromok,

Astridfromok Sep 12, 2016 12:24 PM in response to lllaass
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Sep 12, 2016 12:24 PM in response to lllaass

It does not show depressed in keyboard viewer. The delete key doesn't work in Text Edit either
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by lllaass,

lllaass Sep 12, 2016 12:33 PM in response to Astridfromok
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Sep 12, 2016 12:33 PM in response to Astridfromok

Try a wired KB.
I suspect a hardware problem with your KB. YO can try the actions in my previous reply
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