Apple keyboard with large print?

I use an iMac at work and home. I am visually impaired and find it hard to see the letters on the keyboard. Is there an official Apple keyboard with large print letters? I don't want to buy a 3rd party keyboard that doesn't have all the functions. Would be happiest if Apple could provide me with such a keyboard to replace the standard one??
iMac   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

Welcome to Apple Discussions
To get a keyboard with large letters you're going to have to go with a third-party keyboard. What functionality do you think you'd have to give up? There are quite a few third-party keyboards made specifically for the Mac although any USB keyboard will work. And Mac USB keyboards work on a PC as well. I use an Apple Pro keyboard on my work PC & then only thing missing is a "Print Screen" button.
This forum is dedicated to the productivity application AppleWorks & is not a general forum on how Apple computers work. If you can't find a specific forum for your questions, in this case you're asking about hardware, the best choice is the forum on using your Mac in the category for your particular model of Mac.

Similar Messages

  • Can i use a non-apple keyboard with my imac?

    can i use a non-apple keyboard with my imac?

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
    You can use the keyboard you want with your iMac. However, note that some keys, as the Command key, aren't present in non-Apple keyboards. For example, in a non-Apple keyboard, you have to press the Windows key because that's the replacement of the Command key of an Apple keyboard

  • Apple Keyboard with number pad doesn't work with Mac Pro?

    I have a Mac Pro, and have used an Apple Keyboard with a number pad (not bluetooth) with it for quite a while, with no problems. But then my keyboard broke and I ordered a replacement Apple Keyboard with a number pad (not bluetooth). This keyboard doesn't work with my Mac Pro. I have it plugged in, but I can't get the Mac Pro to consistently recognize that there is a USB keyboard connected to it. What magical stuff do I have to do to get the keyboard to be fit for purpose?

    It would not hurt to try an SMC Reset. (But if it does not help, it adds credence to lllaass assertion that the keyboard is not working.)
    Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) - Apple Support

  • Apple Keyboard with number pad the V key will not work

    Apple Keyboard with number pad the V key will not work.  Everyother key works but not the V.  I have a MacBook Pro.  Any suggestions?

    Call AppleCare and get it replace if it's under warranty; otherwise, get a new one. They're only $49 USD.

  • Using Apple keyboard with Windows (bootcamp)

    Does anyone have a cheat sheet for using a wired Apple keyboard with Windows 7 (the bootcamp setup)? I like to use keyboard shortcuts, both in OS X and in Windows. When I switch to my Windows partition, I haven't figured out the key combinations to use on the Apple keyboard.
    UPDATE: Never mind. I found it here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5636?viewlocale=en_US
    Message was edited by: Caesar1948

    The OPTION or ALT key.

  • HT5636 I am using an Apple keyboard with numeric key pad.

    I have a new Mac OSX 10.9.2. I am using Bootcamp to run WIndows 8.1.
    I have just connected a new USB Apple keyboard with numeric key pad.
    All works fine in OSX. But in windows the numeric numbers on the keypad wont work.
    Numlock appears to work, but nothing happens when the number keys are pressed.
    The keys / * - +and entre all work ok. Just not the numbers.
    MIcrosoft SUPPORT REFUSED to help me because i am using a mac, they claim it is a hardware problem.

    I would look for a program which would display the ascii value of typed letters
    if i had the letter the key send one can assign that value to any other function one wish
    https://www.google.dk/search?q=program+which+display+the+acsii+of+typed+letters& oq=program+which+display+the+acsii+of+typed+letters&aqs=chrome..69i57.11855j0j4& sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=program+which+display+the+ascii+of+typed+let ters&spell=1
    if the program would get no ascii value from the num keyboard then I suppose ms were correct
    if not then there are tons of free programs to reassign keys as one see fit
    and even if they were not to work one can do it manually in regedit in windows
    like this
    http://www.kodiva.com/post/swapping-caps-lock-and-control-keys

  • Why doesn't my forward delete key work on my apple keyboard with numeric keypad?

    I bought a wired apple keyboard with numeric keypad to pair with my Mac Pro (late 2013) and when I try to use the forward delete key, it does nothing. I have even tried to use the fn + delete shortcut and that doesn't work either. I'm using OS X Yosemite 10.10.3. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this?

    Again, waking up an old thread:
    I first used an air compressor, set around 50psi, to "air out" all the ports.
    Then I used a clean cloth to dab a bit of alcohol on an SD card's contacts... slid it in and out several times, dabbing a little more alchol each time... and voila!
    All of our SD cards now seem to work fine... recognize, read, eject...
    Also used alcohol to clean the contacts on all the cards.

  • Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

    My Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad stopped working after updating with Yosemite.  I had to connect the Bluetooth keyboard.  Am I the only one with this problem?

    Hi Sam20051972, 
    Welcome to the Apple Support Community!
    I understand how frustrating it can be when your USB keyboard is not longer functioning the way you would expect. The first set of troubleshooting steps I would recommend are the ones located in the attached article. Please use the article as a reference. 
    None of the keys on my keyboard work
    Cheers,
    Joe

  • When printing from Preview, the document prints with large print and many lines added and pages added

    When printing from Preview, the document prints with large print and many lines added and pages added. Why does this happen?

    Thank you!!! That was the problem--scale was set at 200% (don't know why)--when I reduced it to 100% it printed perfectly.
    Thanks again for helping me resolve this problem.

  • HT4112 how to use apple keyboard with window 7

    I know a lot of people have asked this question, but I could not find a anwser that works. I am using an apple keyboard with my windows 7 laptop. I could not change the delete key to delete, apple keyboard delete button is backspace, not delete. Of cause, I have to use the on screen keyboard to log in each time becaue there is no delete button on apple's keyboard. Can some one provide a simply method to convert my apple keyboard to windows keyboard? Thanks and I appreciate your help.

    Are you using a wireless Apple kbd or USB keyboard?
    See http://xahlee.info/kbd/apple_pc_kb_diff.html
     Cheers, Tom

  • Keyboard with large bright characters could be cheap substitute for backlit keyboard

    A non-backlit keyboard with large, high-contrast characters could be a cheap substitute for a backlit keyboard. Most Chromebooks have tiny characters with less than maximum contrast. It would cost no more to give them legible keyboards that could be used in poor light. The first image shows a Chromebook keyboard (not an Acer) compared with the same with large-letter stickers applied. After I applied the stickers, I could type 40% faster in good light and twice as fast in poor light. (Note: I have average vision.)                        Next is the Acer C720 Chromebook keyboard. It has better contrast and slightly larger characters than most of the new inexpensive Chromebooks, but it's still difficult to type on in poor light.             A keyboard made with the design below would be clear enough to be used in a dark room by the light from the screen.   

    That's a REALLY good reason, bigbear.  I get it, and thanks for explaining.  I certainly was not trying to imply that there is some kind of 'issue' with adding a more visible keyboard.  It is certainly NOT a violation of anything to plug in an external keyboard.  That is probably the best solution that you have available at this time.  But if you are suggesting replacing the internal keyboard on your laptop with a 3rd party keyboard, that could become a problem.  First, as you described, it is not a task for the faint of heart.  You'd have to find a keyboard that FITS in your laptop, and they are certainly not all the same.  And as you also describe, the disassembly and reassembly process for a laptop can be quite complex.  If you cause damage in the process, that would NOT be covered by your warranty.  We call that 'Customer Induced Damage' and it just isn't covered.  It's an 'at your own risk' situation.  Adding stickers to the key caps is also not a problem for your warranty, unless of course the attempted removal of the stickers causes you to pop some of the keys off and you can't get them re-attached.  That again is considered CID.
    Having said all that, as I indicated earlier in this thread, the idea for bigger, better marked key labels has been submitted to our design team for consideration.  MY vision certainly isn't perfect either, so I do understand where you are coming from.  Thanks for raising the issue again.

  • How do i print screen using an apple keyboard with win7

    Hi All
    Ive looked everywhere and tried all sorts to get my new USB Apple keyboard which I love so much to be able to do a print screen in Windows7
    Can any one help????
    Cheers

    Yes, see:
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304270

  • Apple Keyboard with Windows XP

    I bought an Apple keyboard to replace my aging keyboard.. love it, except for one thing.
    I am an overclocker, and when I tried to get into the BIOS using the delete key, I couldn't get in. Nor with F10 or F2 or anything.
    Is there some way I can get in? I hate having to hook up my standard keyboard just for that.
    Thanks.

    My original was a PS/2.
    Now that I think of it, I might have forgotten to enable the USB keyboard in the BIOS.
    I will try that.

  • Using New Apple Keyboard with Tiger

    Hey all,
    So I recently got one of the new Apple Keyboards
    (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB869LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA1Mg&mco=Nzk3NjM4NQ) for me to use with my Macbook, which is connected to an external display. However, the one problem I've been having is that it seems like the function keys are mapped differently between Leopard/SL and Tiger, so that when I press F12, which should be volume up according to my keyboard, Dashboard appears instead, which is what happens on my Tiger Macbook's actual keyboard. Now this would be fine and dandy as long as F5 corresponded to volume up as well, as it does originally, but f5 now refreshes my internet page. Is there any way to correct this? Thanks.

    Check if reassigning keys in preferences > keyboard > keyboard shortcuts does anything
    Not sure if this helps:
    [DoubleCommand|http://doublecommand.sourceforge.net> is software for Mac OS X (a kernel extension) that lets you remap keys. Has a preset variety of key modifier remappings, specifically for adapting PC keyboards to Mac users.

  • Apple Keyboards with Mac Mini

    Hi guys.
    I had a Mac Mini for some time and it was my first encounter with mac system and I must say I looooooooove it!
    I just bought my apple keyboard cauz before I was using a normal PC keyboard. However I think there r some buttons not working. Aren't the "apple button" supposed to do something?
    Also I find on the top under finder help that the shortcut is the square button with the ? button but when I press those two, nothing happens. Any help????
    And one more thing... what's with the backlight feature that I found in system preferences, does the apple keyboard have a backlight in it???
    Thank you in advance and sorry for the dumb newbie questions...
    Carol

    Hi Carol,
    (In addition to Rob's excellent answer)
    The Apple key is well known as the Command key.
    Keys equivalents are easy to remember, but the general Mac behaviour is to use the Command key where Windows usually uses Control.
    Keyboard Equivalents:
    <table border=0><tr><td>Mac OS</td><td>    </td><td>  </td><td>    </td><td>Windows</td></tr><tr><td>Control key</td><td>    </td><td>⌃</td><td>    </td><td>Ctrl key</td></tr><tr><td>Option key</td><td>    </td><td>⌥</td><td>    </td><td>Alt key</td></tr><tr><td>Command key</td><td>    </td><td>⌘</td><td>    </td><td>Windows key</td></tr></table>
    Those articles too are going to help you forget Windows habits :
    - USB: Third Party Keyboards May Not Have Command, Option Keys
    - What's it called on my Mac?
    Enjoy your new keyboard!
    Axl

Maybe you are looking for