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Spotlight keeps popping up

Spotlight pops ups when typing in any app (it has happened as I type this). Using MacBook Air. Keyboard is fine, I am to hitting odd combination of keys. It is getting v irritating.I have turned off Bookmarks in Spotlight prefs ,also Shortcuts. It seems to get worse by the day. Any help much appreciated.

MacBook Air (2018 – 2020)

Posted on Oct 30, 2023 2:17 AM

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Oct 30, 2023 3:03 AM in response to Blasyer

Please see if your command key is stuck, if you press cmd+spacebar spotlight is coming up

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Oct 30, 2023 3:09 AM in response to WheelieNick

Thank you for the swift reply. I have tried command keys but spotlight does not come on when I press them.

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Oct 30, 2023 3:15 AM in response to Blasyer

Sorry misread yr reply! Yes, when I press Command + Spacebar Spotlight does appear, apologies for wrong reply ...

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