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How do you turn off the screen lock on the Magic keyboard?

How do you disable the screen lock on the Magic keyboard? It is pushed all the time, inadvertently.

iMac 27″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Nov 29, 2023 3:58 AM

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Nov 29, 2023 7:27 PM in response to dialabrain

I do have an iMac. My question is with the Magic Keyboard. Apple does not put the magic keyboard as an option for support.


I use a magic keyboard with my iMac and the screen lock is right above the delete key and is always being pressed accidentally- I want to disable that button or turn it off.


Perhaps I should ask, "How do you disable the screen lock key on the Magic Keyboard?"


The link you provided has a great picture of the keyboard, showing the lock key, should you want to reference it. I do not want to install an app on my computer to have to "remap" the keyboard.


I do not have an Apple Silicon iMac.

Nov 30, 2023 6:07 AM in response to dialabrain

The Lock Screen is a big flaw for many of us. In my case, I am awaiting surgery for cataract removal. The cataract causes depth perception problems. I find I constantly hit the Lock Screen key. It is remarkably irritating; annoying at best. When one pays money for a product, it should not be badly designed. Notice we have not heard from people who state that it is a well placed tool.


While I like the computer a whole lot, I do find that particular feature badly thought out by the manufacturer. kathleen

Dec 2, 2023 3:38 AM in response to dialabrain

It's working great, thanks.


Logitech wireless keyboards work very well with the iMac. I am typing on it now. I first did a test run to see if all the function keys work and they do, so that is great. I also love that it is black and not white.


So Logitech is a good alternative to Apple, at least as far as Bluetooth keyboards are concerned.


How do you turn off the screen lock on the Magic keyboard?

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