Is an external keyboard needed to use an external monitor on MacBook Air?

Is an external keyboard needed in order to use an external monitor on MacBook Air?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Nov 1, 2021 11:07 AM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Nov 1, 2021 11:18 AM

No.

Use an external display with your MacBook Air - Apple Support

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BobTheFisherman

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Nov 1, 2021 11:18 AM in response to ElDraque

No.

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