shortcuts on keyboard not working
function keys 7, 8, 9 have ceased responding as indicated on keyboard.
any suggestions to reactivate them as they were?
iOS 10.13.3
iMac, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3)
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brenden dv
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Greetings, davidmn.
I see that some of the function keys on the keyboard you use with your Mac Pro aren't reacting as expected. F7, F8 and F9 aren't moving back a song, pausing music, or muting your Mac. I'm happy to help.
macOS Sierra: Create keyboard shortcuts for apps -- See if you've changed the function key behavior by choose Apple menu > System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts to see if you're using those function keys for something else.
Change the behavior of function keys on your Mac -- If you've assigned a different function to those keys but you'd like to have them behave as standard function keys too, follow the steps below:
If you prefer the top row of keys to always behave as standard function keys without holding the Fn key:
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.
- Click Keyboard.
- Click the Keyboard tab if it's not already highlighted.
- Select "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys"
With this option enabled, the keys on the top row act as standard function keys (F1–F12). To use a feature indicated by the icon printed on a key, hold Fn while pressing the key.
If the issue persists, connect your keyboard to another Mac and test. If those function keys still aren't working, you need a new keyboard.
Let me know how that goes.
Take care!
