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RyanRunner77 Author

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DELETE KEY NOT WORKING

how do i fix this?

I found the solution....

Please go to system settings > Keyboard > drag the slider left to right on Key repeat rate and delay unit repeat.

MacBook Air, macOS 13.3

Posted on May 7, 2023 8:58 PM

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Jun 18, 2024 7:57 AM in response to RyanRunner77

It worked! But annoying that it's so random and not intuitive fix.

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May 7, 2023 9:31 PM in response to RyanRunner77

Nice tip! :) 👍

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