

If you do, remember to press and hold the Fn or key when you perform a keyboard shortcut. Note: If you more often use keyboard function keys to control system features (such as to adjust brightness or volume), as indicated by icons on the keys, deselect this checkbox. If you mainly use keyboard function keys to perform keyboard shortcuts (such as pressing F11 to show the desktop), select this checkbox so you can perform the shortcuts without having to also press and hold the Fn or key. keys as standard function keys on external keyboards The choices vary depending on what the Touch Bar shows. If your Mac has a Touch Bar, click the pop-up menu, then choose what happens when you press and hold the key on the keyboard. Start Dictation: Starts dictation when you press the key twice (you may be asked to enable dictation first). Show Emoji & Symbols: Displays the Character Viewer. See Write in another language on your Mac. keys.Ĭhoose what happens when you press the key on the keyboard:Ĭhange Input Source: Displays a list of your input sources continue pressing the key until the input source you want to use is selected. This option isn’t available when the Touch Bar shows the expanded Control Strip or the F1, F2, etc. If your Mac has a Touch Bar, include the Control Strip in the Touch Bar. If your Mac has a Touch Bar, choose what’s shown in it: See Turn your Mac keyboard’s backlighting on or off. If your Mac has a backlit keyboard, select the checkbox, then click the pop-up menu to choose how long your Mac is idle before the keyboard backlighting is automatically turned off. Turn keyboard backlight off after of inactivity If your Mac has a backlit keyboard, automatically adjust the level of backlighting in low-light conditions. Set how quickly characters repeat when you press and hold certain keyboard keys, and how long to wait before repeating them. Connect a wireless keyboard, mouse, or trackpad.Get started with accessibility features.Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites.Manage cookies and other website data in Safari.View Apple subscriptions for your family.Subscribe to podcast shows and channels.Sync music, books, and more between devices.Send files between devices with AirDrop.Make and receive phone calls on your Mac.Insert photos and documents from iPhone or iPad.Use Continuity to work across Apple devices.Use Live Text to interact with text in a photo.

Make it easier to see what’s on the screen.Change the picture for you or others in apps.Install and reinstall apps from the App Store.
