User level: Level 1 (8 points)As I type text, occasionally a letter I've typed gets put in front of what I'm typing. This happens often! How do I get my iMac 2024 to stop doing this? My 2017 iMac NEVER did this!
Posted on Nov 8, 2026 5:45 AM
User level: Level 4 (1,299 points)Nov 8, 2026 10:53 AM in response to ThomasJH
Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 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
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
Also have you installed and run any "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up", anti-virus or VPN apps on your Mac?
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256390760