Magic Keyboard function keys

Is it possible to assign text strings to function keys 13-19?


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Posted on Sep 15, 2023 7:55 AM

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Posted on Sep 15, 2023 8:46 AM

Hello MrPerdu,


No, to my knowledge, you cannot assign text strings to function keys. An alternative would be to use the text replacement functionality found in Settings > Keyboard > Text Replacements.


With it, you can assign short strings to expand to a larger text. Personally, I prefix those shortcuts with "&" so that they do not conflict with anything.


For more information: Replace text and punctuation in documents on Mac - Apple Support.

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Sep 15, 2023 8:46 AM in response to MrPerdu

Hello MrPerdu,


No, to my knowledge, you cannot assign text strings to function keys. An alternative would be to use the text replacement functionality found in Settings > Keyboard > Text Replacements.


With it, you can assign short strings to expand to a larger text. Personally, I prefix those shortcuts with "&" so that they do not conflict with anything.


For more information: Replace text and punctuation in documents on Mac - Apple Support.

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