PeterWeter

Q: Sierra: swap control & command key?

Hi all,

 

I use the option to swap my Command and Control keys but that does not work on my new 5k Imac. It did work in El Capitan. I already reset the NVRAM but no luck, the command keys keep being command and the same for my control keys. Bug?

 

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Regards,

Peter

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015), macOS Sierra (10.12)

Posted on Sep 27, 2016 7:44 AM

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Q: Sierra: swap control & command key?

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  • by SnickZ.,

    SnickZ. SnickZ. Sep 28, 2016 9:55 AM in response to PeterWeter
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    Sep 28, 2016 9:55 AM in response to PeterWeter

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities, PeterWeter!

    Congratulations on your new iMac! I see that your iMac on macOS Sierra isn't allowing you to change your key options. Since I've been typing most of my adult life, not being able to use any key the way I'd like would slow me down.  I'll be glad to help.

    Try safe mode if your Mac doesn‘t finish starting up -- Starting in safe mode is a great way to make sure everything's starting up correctly.

    What is safe mode?

    Safe mode (sometimes called safe boot) is a way to start up your Mac so that it performs certain checks, and prevents some software from automatically loading or opening. Starting your Mac in safe mode does the following:

    • Verifies your startup disk, and attempts to repair directory issues if needed
    • Loads only required kernel extensions
    • Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
    • Disables user-installed fonts 
    • Deletes font caches, Kernel cache and other system cache files

    Once your iMac starts in safe mode, you should be able to set your keyboard keys the way you'd like.

     

    Cheers!

  • by PeterWeter,

    PeterWeter PeterWeter Sep 30, 2016 3:54 AM in response to SnickZ.
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    Sep 30, 2016 3:54 AM in response to SnickZ.

    Thanks for your suggestion.

     

    In single user mode it works, Control and Command are swapped.

    In normal mode the keys are configured as swapped but keep their normal function...

  • by chris_g1,

    chris_g1 chris_g1 Sep 30, 2016 6:56 AM in response to PeterWeter
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    Sep 30, 2016 6:56 AM in response to PeterWeter

    Good morning, PeterWeter. Thanks for that information. â€‹Since it's working in single-user mode, you'll want to check the login items you have set. macOS Sierra: If you think you have incompatible login items -- This article will help you isolate the culprit.

     

    Have a great day!

  • by PeterWeter,

    PeterWeter PeterWeter Oct 1, 2016 12:41 AM in response to chris_g1
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    Oct 1, 2016 12:41 AM in response to chris_g1

    Thanks for your help.

     

    I followed your advice but unfortunally that does not work on my account.

    However, if I log in with another user on this iMac if can swap the keys...

    Something local to my account is causing this.

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