Quick Look and space bar issues on new MacBook Air

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Quick Look and space bar issues on new MacBook Air

Just got my new MacBook Air running MacOS 26 and Quick Look will not work properly. It didn't work properly on my old MacBook Pro either. Neither does my space bar work on occasion

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Original Title: quick look won't work

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Oct 17, 2025 3:47 PM

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Answer 1

6x6

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Oct 17, 2025 4:19 PM in response to Ron'squeries

An issue with the Space bar is often due to the Full Keyboard Access functionality. Go to System Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard, then turn Full Keyboard Access off.

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Answer 2

Ron'squeries Author

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Oct 17, 2025 6:50 PM in response to 6x6

Thank you so much; that tip saved me a world of trouble and solved both reported problems.

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