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delete key

why has my delete key stopped working and how can I fix it?

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 9:49 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2021 10:26 AM

Try the following:

3 - boot into Safe Mode by booting with the Shift key held down and check there to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.

NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

Have you tried the keyboard on another Mac?

Is it a wireless keyboard? s

Does it happen in all apps?

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