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Hi, The number 4 on my keyboard no longer works and I need it for some passwords. Is it possible to re-assign another key? thanks Maz
MacBook 2GHz Intel Core Duo, Mac OS X (10.4.7), extra ram, WD External Drive essential edition 250gb, canon
IF the 4 is not required to enter your user password at sign-on...
EDIT: Just noticed that you're on OS X 10.4, so this exact sequnce might not work for you because I'm on OS X 10.6
As a temporary measure, you can probably use , System Preferences, Hardware, Keyboard, Keyboard and enable the Keyboard Viewer with the checkbox as shown below.
That will put an icon in the top menubar.
Then select the icon, and select Show Keyboard Viewer, and just click on the '4' when you need it.
Other alternatives are to plug in a USB keyboard, or install a Bluetooth keyboard.
One final thought: If you are the only user, and security is not a concern, you could always type in the passwords into a TextEdit document and save it, then open it and copy/paste the passwords when needed.
Message was edited by: kostby
IF the 4 is not required to enter your user password at sign-on...
EDIT: Just noticed that you're on OS X 10.4, so this exact sequnce might not work for you because I'm on OS X 10.6
As a temporary measure, you can probably use , System Preferences, Hardware, Keyboard, Keyboard and enable the Keyboard Viewer with the checkbox as shown below.
That will put an icon in the top menubar.
Then select the icon, and select Show Keyboard Viewer, and just click on the '4' when you need it.
Other alternatives are to plug in a USB keyboard, or install a Bluetooth keyboard.
One final thought: If you are the only user, and security is not a concern, you could always type in the passwords into a TextEdit document and save it, then open it and copy/paste the passwords when needed.
Message was edited by: kostby
Hi Kotsby,
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I am at work at present so will try this when I get home. I think the time is coming for a new imac but until then I will do as you suggest. Thrilled to find a work-around and thank you again. cheers Maz
Glad to help, and thanks for the acknowledgement!
the number 4 button on my keyboard doesn't work - is it possible to re-assign it. I need it for passwords. thanks
