Enable accessibility keyboard at login

A key no longer works on my MacBook Pro. I can't log in because I can't enter my password. Is there a way to activate the accessibility keyboard from the login window? It is not visible on the menu bar until after logging in.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 7, 2023 2:02 AM

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Ernst Vikne Author

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Dec 7, 2023 2:39 AM in response to Ernst Vikne

Never mind, I found the solution myself (under login options in System Preferences).

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