My globe button doesn't change input source

Hey Apple community.

Just got my first Mac. It is a MacBook Air M1. It is so nice.

I have only a nuisance problem with the fn globe button. When I want to switch input source and switch typing into a different language, most often it doesn't work. Using it as an FN key with the function keys works. I can also switch with control + option + space. If I reboot, I can reuse the FN Globe button, until it stops switching.

I am using the default settings for the keyboard shortcuts and the keyboard has US International English layout. Is there a problem or bug with MacOs BigSur that stops switching input languages at the press of this button or have I pressed any key combinations that disabled this cool functionality?

Any suggestions or ideas?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Dec 12, 2020 1:14 PM

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21 replies

Mar 11, 2021 2:35 PM in response to joanne_nz

Unfortunately this work-around doesn't appear to work anymore, and I'm now wondering whether the intention is to disable using the globe-fn key to switch between inputs.

Apr 6, 2021 5:24 AM in response to joanne_nz

@joanne_nz worked for me! thanks!

YASSYRIA

Level 1

8 points

Apr 7, 2021 10:52 PM in response to Apple_Love_888

I am sorry this is happening to you and your team.

APPLE WE ARE VERY DISAPPOINTED

Apr 20, 2021 2:58 PM in response to soraweep

Thank you so much! Love my new MacBook Air M1, was a bit surprised when the globe button stopped working. Thank you for encountering this earlier than me and sharing the knowledge!

Apr 26, 2021 5:05 PM in response to alienTHRYLOS

This issue should be fixed, it's so annoying and it's a disaster for a MacBook pro 13 M1 to have such a bug for input sources

jptaku

Level 1

4 points

May 20, 2021 4:29 AM in response to joanne_nz

Thx! it worked for me as well.

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