Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
Although I don't often use the "caps lock" key, it is now disabled on my laptop. Have no idea why. Am looking for a possible resolution short of removing the key and "cleaning up" whatever needs attention. If removing the key is necessary, is there anyone out there who can instruct me? I am fairly software literate, but a real klutz when it comes to hardware.
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
Try going to System Preferences - Keyboard - Modifier Keys... and make sure you have Caps Lock enabled.
Tried that already…no success…was enabled anyway. Thanks much for your input though.
Have you tried disabling that option and then enabling it again? Sometimes this helps.
Also, take a look at these articles, maybe they will help you:
One or more keys on the keyboard do not respond - Apple Support
Keyboard Caps Lock modified to reduce accidental activation - Apple Support
I will try and post again. Read the articles, too, but found nothing really applicable.
Did not work…Any more ideas? Am grateful for your troubleshooting :-)
I'm going to ask you quite a silly question: are you sure that the Caps Lock key has no water damage?
possibly, as my son got a bit nasty last nite. just found out my numeral one key doesn't work either. what to do? HELP
What keyboard are you using?
This is the Mac Pro desktop forum.
I suspect a problem with the keyboard.. Do you have a USB KB to test with?
In this case, you may try going to System Preferences - Keyboard - Shortcuts and clicking Restore Defaults.
After that, to System Preferences - Keyboard - Modifier Keys... and Restore Defaults once again.
Please note that this will change all the keyboard settings to default, so if you previously had some custom-made shortcuts, you will lose them.
i have a laptop. am i in the wrong forum? seems so i guess. where do i go from here?
thanks. guess i goofed. have a good day………..
I have had the same issue but did this and it works
Go to System Prefs / Keyboard / Modifier Keys.
Now change the Control Key oprion to show Caps Lock. (Don't change the others)
Don't ask me how it works biut it does.
I should also add that my screen shot now works too (Cmd + Shift + 3) as a result of this change.
Mysterious
did you find your answer?
I have had the same issue, did this and it works
Go to System Prefs > Keyboard > Modifier Keys.
Now change the Control Key option to show Caps Lock. (Don't change the others)
Don't ask me how it works but it does.
It also fixed my screen shot too (Cmd + Shift + 3)??
cap locks key won't work
