Hi.
I am not able to use my Escape (Esc) key after upgrading to MacOS Monterrey 12.0.1. I am confident that it is not a hardware issue.
Here is what I tried:
The Esc key won't work/register/detect/respond.
Is anybody else facing the same issue? My device is MacBook Air M1.
Thanks.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0
Since it happens with different keyboards, we can rule out a hardware defect.
Try this two simple tests:
1) Create a new account, log in to that account - does the escape key work?
2) Start your mac in Safe Mode (press and hold the power key until you are presented with startup options), and log in to your normal account. Does the escape key work?
Tell us the results of the tests above, and also: Please run Etrecheck and post its full report here. Use the "additional text" button and paste the report into the text box.
I am trying to get it to work on my webapp which uses Keyboard Events. It won't even detect an Escape keystroke.
Hi @iamdanish17 ... I'm having the same issue. What do you mean by "logged back in?"
Do I have to restart my computer??
I am having the same issue.
My full laptop dead during update and now apple now showing any responsibility about their own software problem.
Please mark as solution my post: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253332998?answerId=256525632022#256525632022
worked for me ty !
This worked correctly
I shut down and power up my computer every day. It still doesn't work.
Siri has never been enabled on my computer. Still doesn't work.
Siri has never been enabled on my computer. Escape key still doesn't work.
You're a legend dude, this is exactly what was happening to me!
Thanks a lot!
It fixed my issue too.
Issue was reproduced with an external keyboard...
[macOS Monterey 12.1 | MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)]
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Works now, thanks!
Escape key not working | MacOS Monterrey 12.0.1
