A feature has been added to macOS Sonoma - the onscreen caps lock indicator.
While i am sure this may be useful for some, for me it is not, is there any way to disable it?
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OK maryo10 and others asking, here goes. There is nothing magic about using Terminal for Apple if you follow the steps verbatim and copy and paste the Command exactly as printed from a trusted source.
First you have to be logged on your computer as the Administrator. In other words you need to be logged on and able to make changes by entering your username/admin password.
Here is how to access the Terminal app
Go to Applications/Utilities/Terminal App. Open The Terminal App
Once open Click Return/Enter (you should see your computer name and your user name) Now you are ready to enter the command
Copy and Paste (do not try to write it) the command that yochess posted. Disable Caps Lock Indicator on macOS Sono… - Apple Community The post is the third post I believe.
I will reprint it here but all credit goes to yochees This command has worked perfectly for me. MacBookPro running Sonoma
Make sure you copy and paste exactly as written. No spaces and no deletions.
With Terminal app open and your username showing copy the first line of the command and paste to the Terminal app.
Click Return/Enter and it will ask for your admin password. Enter password and click Return/Enter
First line of command
sudo mkdir -p /Library/Preferences/FeatureFlags/Domain
Now copy the last two lines of the command and paste to the Terminal app.
Click Return/Enter.
Last two lines of command
sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Add 'redesigned_text_cursor:Enabled' bool false" /Library/Preferences/FeatureFlags/Domain/UIKit.plist
Now restart your computer. All done.
Hope this helps.
Odd. I haven't marked any posts as helpful in this thread.
techgineer wrote:
Odd. I haven't marked any posts as helpful in this thread.
You didn't create the post. Create your own and you can mark it Helpful or Solved.
OK, I'm feeling stupider by the minute. I clicked on "reply" to reply to yochees' post and post a thank you. I don't understand why I wouldn't be able to mark yochees' answer as helpful.
techgineer wrote:
Just to set the record straight:
Yochees' answer is the first one after the OP, shown as "best answer".
Yes, if the post is marked as best answer, it cannot be further marked.
Ha holy crap that is easy. I guess because the answer wasn’t there yet before I didn’t notice that. Ok I retract my other comment. Good job apple.
Great, there appears to be a solution. Can someone explain how to do this to a lay person who is not technologically adept. How does the unsavvy internet user do this?
I figured it out.
You are AWESOME! Thank you soooooo much! It worked and it was easy to do, with your explanation. Have a blessed day!!
This was a GODSEND! Thank you so much!! Couldn't be happier to make that indicator GONE--was really beginning to interfere with my work!
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Interesting, thanks for mentioning that. I can't edit my post, but future readers will now know 👍
Great, Glad to assist in any way.
I agree, the Caps Lock indicator is very intrusive. I have been looking for the solution, but it seems there is not. I hope Apple do something about it.
Goto the first page here then click most helpful answer and there is the solution for now
See above, there is a solid and permanent solution now.
Disable Caps Lock Indicator on macOS Sonoma
