Apple Mac spotlight search keeps opening when typing.

The spotlight search keeps opening whilst I’m typing, I’ll be writing on a word document and it opens every 5-10 keystrokes. Also when typing in the spotlight search, it closes. The MacBook is 2 months old and the keyboard is clean and not sticky. Not sure what to do. Thanks all in advance.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.3

Posted on Jul 5, 2021 6:15 AM

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Jul 5, 2021 12:07 PM in response to Cleggbigd

For purposes of troubleshooting & possible resolution of problematic symptom

you could try startup in Safe mode; user password required, and run the utility.


Instructions include both, Apple Silicon and intel-based Macs.

To 'quit' Safe mode, restart the Mac normally; w/ no keys held.


• How to use Safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262


Other tools are available through macOS with Recovery with Silicon.


• Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/macos-recovery-a-mac-apple-silicon-mchl82829c17/mac


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