Keys 'z', 'a', and 'c' type 'az', 'az', and 'cd

When ever I type z, a, or c, it types az, az, and cd. I have no other input Sources,, and I would like to know why this is happening.

Posted on Feb 20, 2026 4:30 PM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2026 4:48 PM

karnkirdca wrote:

When ever I type z, a, or c, it types az, az, and cd. I have no other input Sources,

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/be556f64-b7cb-4dda-af54-1f05a9f47190
, and I would like to know why this is happening.


Issues with Keys associated on the diagonal like your example indicates a hardware issue with the keyboard.


Plug in/wireless external keyboard as a work a round


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


Outside the USA

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


From iOS device using the "Apple Support.app” to make a online Genius Bar appointment is easy:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8



I do not suspect this would resolve your issue, but I offer it up in good faith

How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro



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Feb 20, 2026 4:48 PM in response to karnkirdca

karnkirdca wrote:

When ever I type z, a, or c, it types az, az, and cd. I have no other input Sources,

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/be556f64-b7cb-4dda-af54-1f05a9f47190
, and I would like to know why this is happening.


Issues with Keys associated on the diagonal like your example indicates a hardware issue with the keyboard.


Plug in/wireless external keyboard as a work a round


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


Outside the USA

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


From iOS device using the "Apple Support.app” to make a online Genius Bar appointment is easy:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8



I do not suspect this would resolve your issue, but I offer it up in good faith

How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro



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