Changes to Modifier Keys not working on external keyboards

I really really really need to change my capslock key to act as control. This works fine for the internal keyboard, but is not working at all for an external keyboard.

I've tried changing modifiers other than capslock - same story - no problem on internal keyboard, no effect on external keyboard.

I've tried with both the bluetooth keyboard (3 battery version, not the very latest one) and USB alu keyboard (the full size one with the number pad). Same story.

Help!

Thanks

Tom

Macbook Air, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Mar 11, 2010 6:37 AM

17 replies

reledev

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Oct 6, 2013 8:35 AM in response to rampyre

Power cycling the keyboard after making changes worked for me. I am using a Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard. Thanks for the tip @rampyre.

Oct 16, 2015 7:22 AM in response to amuhi

This thread excited me as it might provide a solution. However, I'm running Yosemite and my external keyboard loses the keyboard modifier settings whenever I unplug it from the USB port (doesn't matter if I'm connected through a hub or not).

Anybody have any more ideas?

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Changes to Modifier Keys not working on external keyboards