Delete button not repeatedly deleting

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Delete button not repeatedly deleting

When I hold down my delete key it does not work. It used to delete continuously now nothing happens, I have to repeatedly push the delete button to delete multiple characters.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on May 24, 2023 5:08 AM

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D.I. Johnson

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May 24, 2023 5:14 AM in response to ardayasa613

Check System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard tab > Delay Until Repeat.

Adjust the slider to a shorter delay time.

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ardayasa613 Author

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May 24, 2023 6:46 AM in response to D.I. Johnson

I had tried this before but hadn't tried it once I restarted, now it works, thanks!!!!!!!

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ku4hx

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May 24, 2023 5:13 AM in response to ardayasa613

What app? Works as expected in Word and Script Editor. At least the larger delete key labeled simply "Delete" does.

Have you restarted? If not, do so and test.

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ardayasa613 Author

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May 24, 2023 6:45 AM in response to ku4hx

I did, didn't help.

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Answer 5

May 24, 2023 7:10 AM in response to ardayasa613

You're welcome. 🙂

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