cannot use fn key shortcuts on external keyboard

Since updating to sequoia, all keyboard shortcuts involving the function key stopped working on external keyboards. They do work when used on the internal keyboard (globe key).

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 5:49 AM

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Sep 26, 2024 8:31 AM in response to jonstep42

jonstep42 wrote:

Since updating to sequoia, all keyboard shortcuts involving the function key stopped working on external keyboards. They do work when used on the internal keyboard (globe key).

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Sep 27, 2024 2:31 AM in response to leroydouglas

This is not an apple external keyboard. I've tried using an hp wired keyboard in addition to the default qmk as both wired and wireless, the behaviour is the same. The specific issue is with anything that requires the globe key - the function key has stopped having the same functionality on external (non-apple) keyboards. Shortcuts for windowing (see screenshot) only work on the internal keyboard - using a mouse instead takes quite a bit longer.

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