Spacebar double space (Macbook Pro 2018)

I've tried a tonne of things, including the Key Repeat and Delay keyboard settings. Then in frustration I just pressed down firmly on the space bar, running my finger along the whole length of the bar, still pressing firmly...and you'll notice I'm currently not experiencing any double spaces. Give it a go?

A friend at Apple suggested I tap the space bar hard multiple times and that seems to have worked, at least for now. Apparently dust can get trapped in there over time. I know this won't solve all the issues but maybe it can help a few folks.

I should not have mentioned their employer as it incorrectly implies credibility in my reply. Apologies for that. I didn't beat the space bar, just tapped it multiple times a little harder than normal typing.

Honestly, this looks like a gross recommendation, but here I am typing without any extra spaces or random period added to my sentences. I used my mouth as a vacuum back and forth several times. Then I pressed down on the all parts of my spacebar while wiping with a lint-free cloth on the edges to clean up. It is working great now. Thanks @Pinzman. I'll classify under #weirdbuttrue.

IT WORKS!

OK, so you obviously can't get your whole mouth over the spacebar but lips pressed above and below, followed by pressing and a super sucking action along it and I guess it does the equivalent of a vacuum combined with compressed air. Debris dealt with. Note to self: don't clean the keyboard with anything other than a lint-free cloth.

To those who've search and looking for a way to solve this frustration please go to Keyboard Service Program for MacBook and MacBook Pro - Apple Support. This is for MBP 2015- 2017 though. Hope this helps cause it sure is annoying!

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook and MacBook Pro - Apple Support try this. I tried the suggested solution. It doesn't work because it's an actual well-known defect in the hardware with an unfortunate class-action lawsuit with it. Apple was kind (if you will) to offer me this link. The agent seems to be genuine. Apple has a reputation that they must uphold and this would be unacceptable. Therefore, I hope this link helps. Taken my MBP in for repair and free of charge. Good luck!

Apple has a keyboard repair program in place. Doesn't matter if you have AppleCare or not as long as your model makes this list. See here ➜ https://support.apple.com/keyboard-service-program-for-mac-notebooks

Same problem with my MPB2018 (August, 15"). Started with doubling "t" key, then migrated also to spacebar.

Are there any successful stories with keyboard replacement? Is this problem not big enough for Apple to admit it and really fix it?

Same . problem. Two laptops . into this mess. No known fix other than to send the laptop back to my company's IT . department.

[Note: the extra periods above and in this . line . are naturally occurring due . to this . problem – seriously, I'm not faking this]

My company replaced my first MacBook Pro after the double space issue started a week after I got it. They didn't believe me at first, but then someone else came with the same issue later . that day. The issue started in my second MBP about a month after using it. It's mostly double spaces, but for some reason in this message, I'm getting . mostly extra periods. Have not figured out how to fix it. Would love some help Apple. I'll keep sending back laptops to IT in the meantime.

OMG, and I thought that it was me having a problem positioning my hand on the keyboard. I noticed this more than a month ago. My MBP 13 is fron October.

Of course this is happening while on travel where I don't have an external keyboard...

I was hoping to stay away from support when I chose this brand. Now I will have to spend more to get an Apple Care because I know I will need it!

Same here, Pro 2018 13" with Touch Bar.

I've my Mac since august, and the problem start to appear 2 weeks ago, it's completely random. If I try to reproduce this double spacing problem by pushing the space bar, nothing. But when I type it appears randomly and it's very frustrating...

+1 on this issue too. A 15" 2018 MBP Touch Bar purchased in August 2018. Random double spacing started to occur three weeks ago while I was overseas. I thought the randomness of this issue suggests a software issue but apparently not according to this thread. My MBP is mission critical so the thought of being without it for any length of time is distressing. Should have kept my 2013 MBP as a back up - but shouldn't have needed to! Come on Apple, sort it out once-for-all.

UPDATE: On a couple (useless) YouTube videos regarding this issue one commenter suggested covering your spacebar with your mouth and SUCKING. Apparently it successfully dislodges debris causing the problem and people are hailing it a success - shutting dow now to try it.

Same issue here, to at least stop the periods go to System Settings -> Keyboard -> Text -> Uncheck the period after double space

My first time using a Mac (for work) my iPhone XS just randomly went out last weekend after owning it for 4 months. Not impressed with Apple's hardware as of late...

I've spent around 5,000 € on this Macbook and I've had to replace 3 devices since I have bought it, in September 2018.

This is outrageous. This keyboard is as faulty as it can get. First it was the "W", then it was the the "G", then I don't even remember but now it's the Space Bar, which occasionally does a "double input". I have also purchased a keyboard protector, which helped for a couple of months, just to then make the problem appear as expected.

I am going to contact Apple, which I hope will replace once more the faulty device instead of doing "just a repair". But this is so frustrating. I've been Apple client since 2010 and I'm being very honest with all people who want to purchase the new Macbooks. DO NOT DO IT, it's a rip off.