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User profile for user: Light Speed
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Stop F8 key from launching iTunes?

How do I remove any application association with the F8 key?


F8 is currently launching iTunes when I hit it and since I don't use iTunes on my work computer and need F8 for other functionality this is interfering with my workflow.


I do not see any association with the F8 key in System Preferences > Keyboard Preference Pane > Keyboard Shortcuts.


The only thing listed there is:


Move focus to staus menus ^F8


I also do not see any way to remove the F8 association in any of the iTunes preferences.


Any assistance would be appreciated 🙂

Posted on Feb 6, 2012 11:03 AM

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User profile for user: thomas_r.
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Posted on Feb 6, 2012 11:36 AM

On a MacBook Pro, at least, all the function keys have special functions, and F8 is used to play/pause music in iTunes. You use them as actual F-keys by holding down the fn key while pressing them. You can reverse this behavior, so that fn-F8 is required to play/pause music instead, by using the option shown below in System Preferences -> Keyboard -> Keyboard.


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Feb 6, 2012 11:36 AM in response to Light Speed

On a MacBook Pro, at least, all the function keys have special functions, and F8 is used to play/pause music in iTunes. You use them as actual F-keys by holding down the fn key while pressing them. You can reverse this behavior, so that fn-F8 is required to play/pause music instead, by using the option shown below in System Preferences -> Keyboard -> Keyboard.


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