How can I restore Accent menu missing on MacBook Air

I cannot find the accent menu on my MacBook Air. I have tried the solutions recommended in the support section but they do not work. When I type -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool true into the terminal I receive the message command not found.

Any suggestions as to how I can restore the accent menu would be gratefully received. It worked fine on my 2016 MacBook Pro but not on my brand new MacBook Air.

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Posted on Oct 21, 2024 2:49 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2024 10:58 AM

In Terminal, the command is actually:

defaults write -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool true

You’ll need to restart your Mac for the modification to take effect.

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Oct 21, 2024 10:58 AM in response to Wobat007

In Terminal, the command is actually:

defaults write -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool true

You’ll need to restart your Mac for the modification to take effect.

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Oct 22, 2024 12:47 AM in response to 6x6

Success! Many thanks for taking the trouble to respond.

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