Why can't i use any if my F keys. Such as brightness and volume control for my macbook.

Posted on Sep 4, 2018 1:58 AM

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mdesignffm

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Posted on Sep 4, 2018 2:00 AM

you need to press the fn key first.

you can disable this:

Change the behavior of function keys on your Mac - Apple Support

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mdesignffm

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Sep 4, 2018 2:00 AM in response to RaulBasurto

you need to press the fn key first.

you can disable this:

Change the behavior of function keys on your Mac - Apple Support

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