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bhargav.y Author

Level 1

44 points

Spacebar double space (Macbook Pro 2018)

Hi Apple Forum,

I've had my Macbook Pro 2018 since August and have been noticing an issue with the spacebar where I often type double spaces when I press the spacebar only once. Also, the spacebar is not registering sometimes in very specific spots. I have been typing with other keyboards and not been experiencing this issue.

I have seen that people suggest turning off key repeat settings which I have done fully but that doesn't seem to affect the space key for some reason. Is this is a software issue or hardware? It is very frustrating and I have seen other posts about it but very minimal support.

MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, 4 TBT3), macOS Mojave (10.14.1)

Posted on Nov 18, 2018 7:27 AM

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aplmc89

Level 1

10 points

Posted on Jul 16, 2019 10:16 AM

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?

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llaacchh

Level 1

28 points

Aug 31, 2019 2:10 AM in response to DPJ

Never mentioned anything about perfection and not suggesting it should be 100% problem free but it is disappointing to see and experience an issue on such an expensive laptop with a fair few others the same. With my nearest Apple store over 2 hours away it’s nothing but an inconvenience at the least and was simply posting my experience so far.

DPJ

Level 4

1,368 points

Aug 31, 2019 2:16 AM in response to llaacchh

"Never mentioned anything about perfection and not suggesting it should be 100% problem free "

You actually did when you said it was "disappointing considering how much this laptop is." You're equating price with perfection.

"With my nearest Apple store over 2 hours away it’s nothing but an inconvenience at the least and was simply posting my experience so far. "

And that's why you can ship it to Apple at their expense. Everybody gets inconvenienced sir when they have to go out of their way to get something fixed regardless of the distance. Just deal with Apple and get it fixed. Expressing personal feelings here isn't going to help anything.

Wood1and

Level 1

4 points

Sep 17, 2019 6:32 PM in response to bhargav.y

This is ridiculous i have a macbook pro for school studies and i use it for video and photo editing. this space bar problem is sucha pain i have had my spacebar replaced literally last weekend (4 days ago) and already its broken again.Im noteven editing this. its my typing outcome; anyadvice

bdewy

Level 1

4 points

Oct 2, 2019 12:02 PM in response to Pinzman

OMG, it does work!!! I have been so frustrated by this and tried blowing compressed air in, cleaning the keyboard, tapping the bottom of the computer, turning off "key repeat", even doing a hotkey fix that turned double spaces into single spaces. Who knew all you really needed to do was to suck on your keyboard - well, I turned to the vacuum. Which also seems to have worked. I'm happy either way!!

bhargav.y Author

Level 1

44 points

Nov 26, 2018 11:16 AM in response to iMarceloMelo

I talked to Apple to the other day and they said it's a hardware issue where I'd have to get my keyboard replaced. Luckily I still have my warranty... These issues shouldn't even exist.

Mar 4, 2019 10:14 AM in response to Meikel_Muhr

Update2: I was about to print the return label but luckily came across this sweet application

https://github.com/aahung/Unshaky

which immediately solved my issue ;-) almost like christmas!

Nov 26, 2018 11:13 AM in response to bhargav.y

Same here. 13" 2018.

Nov 27, 2018 1:50 PM in response to bhargav.y

Same here. It makes work impossible. Every 3rd or 4th tapping results in a double-tap while typing. 13", 2018.

ClemtA

Level 1

8 points

Nov 27, 2018 2:03 PM in response to finsterbach

The same thing happened to me just a couple weeks after I got my mbpr 2018. After reaching support, they decided that they would not change the keyboard and gave me a brand new Macbook Pro.

bhargav.y Author

Level 1

44 points

Nov 27, 2018 2:08 PM in response to ClemtA

I hope they do that for me. I'd rather just get a new Macbook Pro then replace the keyboard and see it break again.

Jan 9, 2019 8:23 AM in response to bhargav.y

Just got my first Mac and and so underwhelmed. If they can't build a proper keyboard then it's the last I'll buy from them.

IT'S A KEYBOARD APPLE, NOT A ROCKET SHIP!!!!!

Jan 23, 2019 11:24 PM in response to hcarrtx

Let it be known, I am on my 4th MBP since September with this issue. JUST TONIGHT the 4th one started double spacing.... zero Apple care knowledge on it... what a fucking disaster.