F3 Issue

Why is it that when I have a video (on Chrome) in full screen it automatically “presses” the f3 command button? It’s like I’m not even touching it and it still keeps doing that.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 3, 2020 7:22 PM

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BDAqua

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Oct 4, 2020 9:04 AM in response to Sb_203

What is F3 doing?

Check Sys Prefs>Mission Control Keyboard & MouseShortcuts... any F3 there?

Also check Sys Prefs? Keyboard>Keyboard Shortcuts.

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