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MacBook Pro type two spaces automatically

Almost every time when I press the space, my MacBook pro will type 2 spaces rather than one automatically, which causes a huge problem for writing documents and coding.

  1. when it recognizes I finish a word, it will add a space after the word automatically.
  2. when I hit the space, sometimes it will type two spaces.
  3. occasionally the computer will type two letters when I hit other keys.
  4. I reduced the sensitivity of my keyboard in setting, but it doesn't help.

Is there a way to stop it?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on May 20, 2021 1:03 PM

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Posted on May 20, 2021 9:26 PM

Try cleaning the keyboard as described in this Apple article:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205662


Make sure to hold the can of compressed air completely upright or you can damage the laptop with the freezing cold wet propellant.


See if your laptop qualifies for this free Apple keyboard repair program:

https://support.apple.com/keyboard-service-program-for-mac-notebooks


FYI, here is the current list of the publicly acknowledged free repair programs for various Apple products (some products have multiple programs):

https://support.apple.com/service-programs

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May 20, 2021 9:26 PM in response to yiying242

Try cleaning the keyboard as described in this Apple article:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205662


Make sure to hold the can of compressed air completely upright or you can damage the laptop with the freezing cold wet propellant.


See if your laptop qualifies for this free Apple keyboard repair program:

https://support.apple.com/keyboard-service-program-for-mac-notebooks


FYI, here is the current list of the publicly acknowledged free repair programs for various Apple products (some products have multiple programs):

https://support.apple.com/service-programs

MacBook Pro type two spaces automatically

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