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afnan271
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How can I turn slow keys off

My MacBook Air keyboard suddenly stopped responding properly Some keys only work when held down, while others don’t work at all. Slow Keys is turned on, and I can’t type my login password. Restarting the MacBook didn’t help .How can I turn off Slow Keys and fix this issue without losing my files

I really need a quick solution

Posted on Oct 9, 2026 10:31 AM

1 reply

kaz-k
User level: Level 9 (53,902 points)

Oct 9, 2026 1:00 PM in response to afnan271

Hi,

You can turn off Slow Keys on your iMac by going to System Settings under the Apple menu, selecting Accessibility, and toggling off Slow Keys under the Keyboard section.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256373278