Upgrade to Tahoe Hosed my Magic Keyboard

I upgraded to Tahoe and now my wireless keyboard is malfunctioning. For example, the tab key and space bar are no longer working in Microsoft or InDesign programs. Help!

iMac 24″, macOS 26.5

Posted on Jul 22, 2026 9:48 AM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2026 10:11 AM

Square Moon wrote:
I upgraded to Tahoe and now my wireless keyboard is malfunctioning. For example, the tab key and space bar are no longer working in Microsoft or InDesign programs. Help!


Have you shut down and restarted to compare your results...(?)

>Shut down


verify Full Keyboard Access did NOT get turned on

>System Settings>Accessibility >Keyboard>Full Keyboard Access>OFF

ref: Navigate your Mac using Full Keyboard Access - Apple Support




ref: Some keys are not working with my new Mag… - Apple Community


You can forget the keyboard then add it back in and compare your results, use the charging cable

Set up your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or ...



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Jul 22, 2026 10:11 AM in response to Square Moon

Square Moon wrote:
I upgraded to Tahoe and now my wireless keyboard is malfunctioning. For example, the tab key and space bar are no longer working in Microsoft or InDesign programs. Help!


Have you shut down and restarted to compare your results...(?)

>Shut down


verify Full Keyboard Access did NOT get turned on

>System Settings>Accessibility >Keyboard>Full Keyboard Access>OFF

ref: Navigate your Mac using Full Keyboard Access - Apple Support




ref: Some keys are not working with my new Mag… - Apple Community


You can forget the keyboard then add it back in and compare your results, use the charging cable

Set up your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or ...



Jul 22, 2026 11:01 AM in response to Square Moon

Square Moon wrote:
Yasssss, thank you! It was the Full Keyboard Access that was on. Why, I have no clue. I never mess with Accessibility.
Again, my thanks!
CeCe

You may have inadvertently activated one of the Accessibility shortcuts by pressing Touch ID 3 times quickly or using the Option Key shortcut. Check your Accessibility Shortcuts and make sure Full Keyboard Access is not checked at  > System Settings > Accessibility > Shortcut. You can even turn all of them off if you wish.


Anyway, glad you are up and running.

Upgrade to Tahoe Hosed my Magic Keyboard

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