Fix ‘Repeat Letters or Double Spacing’ Issue on MacBook – Guide
MacBook users have reported that their keyboards are randomly inserting double spaces or characters when pressing a key or the space bar. This issue can be irritating and potentially cause problems.
MacBook Pro, Air and regular MacBook users have reported a mysterious issue of duplicate keystrokes. While the cause and scope of the problem remain unknown, Mac OS settings can be adjusted to reduce or even eliminate it. We’ll also explore other potential solutions for resolving typing issues on Mac laptops.
Disable Key Repeat
Using traditional keys may lead to users pressing too hard when typing on a MacBook’s butterfly keyboard, resulting in double characters or double spacing.
Mac users can prevent their keyboards from registering the same word twice with a single touch by disabling key repeat behavior. To do so, follow these steps.
Tap the Apple logo in the top left corner.
To make changes, users can access System Preferences.
Choose from a range of keyboard options in the Keyboard menu.
To adjust the speed of key repetition, navigate to the keyboard menu and select the ‘Repeat keys’ option, which is set to ‘Quick’ by default.
Hang up the menu by sliding the down arrow.
Press any letter on your keyboard and you won’t repeat the word. To check if the double spacing or letter repetition issue has been fixed, write a few sentences.
Clean the keyboard
Apple recommends using compressed air to clean the MacBook keyboard, as dust particles can get stuck in the small spaces around the keys and cause them to appear pressed twice when only one press is made. Follow Apple’s instructions for cleaning the keyboard.
Hold your MacBook at a 75-degree angle when opening.
Clean the keyboard with compressed air, spraying from left to right.
Rotate the MacBook and spray the keyboard from left to right for a second time.
Repeat the action four to five times.
This method can fix unresponsive butterfly keys on MacBooks, providing an alternative to double spacing and double typing.
Use recovery mode
MacBook users can use recovery mode to troubleshoot and fix common issues. This includes cleaning the drive, reinstalling the operating system, restoring data from a Time Machine Backup, and more. We’ll use it to determine if a double-spacing issue is hardware or software related. Here’s how:
To restart an Apple device, touch the Apple logo in the upper left corner and select Restart.
Press Command + R until the Apple logo or a rotating globe appears.
Mac users can access the Recovery Mode utility window, which offers several options.
Safari will open when you select “Get online help” in Step 4.
If you’re having trouble with your keyboard typing double characters or adding extra spaces, it may be time to check the hardware.
Typing in recovery mode functioning normally indicates a software failure. To address this, you can update the application or install any pending macOS updates.
Uninstall keyboard customization
Uninstalling any third-party keyboard personalization or key remapping software may be the solution to your keyboard woes. Text expansion and key remap applications can interfere with normal operation, so removing them and restarting your Mac could fix the issue.
Apple’s Keyboard Service Program offers customers a fix for the butterfly key issues on their MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. Those experiencing hardware problems can visit their nearest Apple store to have their keyboard replaced.
Apple offers a four-year warranty on keyboards for supported MacBook models, according to the company’s website.
Final note
If you’re having trouble with double letters or extra spaces on your MacBook, this guide can help. Got questions? Reach out to us. And don’t forget to share the love and pass it along to your friends.
