MacBook Air function keys not working

ok so i have messed somethimng up with my keypad in my mac 13 air im not able to use the first line to increase volume and do anything from the first row

MacBook Air, macOS 15.6

Posted on Dec 15, 2025 4:15 PM

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6x6

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22,413 points

Dec 15, 2025 4:33 PM in response to lololime

Go to System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts, select Function Keys in the sidebar and make sure "Use F1, F2..." is turned off.

lololime Author

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Dec 18, 2025 11:19 PM in response to 6x6

yayy its working! thanks

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