Enter key on MacBook

can anybody tell me why is enter key on some macs are L shaped & on some macs are just rectangular....??

It's just design side issue, rather than functional issue, I suppose.

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Anyone noticing their Enter key less sensitive to presses?

Just got my Macbook about a week ago, absolutely fantastic machine. I've noticed though that sometimes when I press the enter key, the Macbook doesn't always recognize it. I've found I sometimes have to concentrate on pressing the Enter key a bit firmer than I have to on the other keys. It isn't something terribly significant, I don't need to pound or crush it but those random moments that the enter key doesn't respond can be a bit annoying at times.
I'm not entirely certain, but it seems that maybe it is more responsive towards the right of the key than the left? I assume the actual button itself under the key is more in that direction so perhaps that would be why.

I hate to be the barer of bad news but this a defect. I've already dealt with this issue in the past with the plastic MB's. I just brought it into the Apple Store and got the whole keyboard replaced, no problem. My issue was with the i key and as you can see I've used it at least a dozen times now so you can imagine my frustration.

How can I remove the "enter" key from the keyboard? (New Macbook)

I have the last white macbook, I spilled beer in a couple of keys, I managed to removed them without problems, but I can't find the way to remove the Enter Key, and there is no help on internet Anyone?

What characters are you talking about exactly and why would you want to remove any?
There is really no way to modify Apple's keyboards or add your own in iOS, but there are some apps that may provide a work around.

Keyboard letters mixed up, enter key not working - early '11 MacBook Pro

I have an early 2011 MacBook Pro. The keyboard randomly stopped functioning correctly, some keys didn't work at all and others would type in different symbols that I've never seen before. I reset the language it seems to have fixed most of the problems (5 keys weren't working but now they all are). The Enter key inserts a hyphen instead of its normal function and certain keys will still type in random letters. If I press shift and the ENTER key it now puts an underscore instead of a hyphen. The question mark slash button also puts a hyphen or an underscore, as does the original hyphen button. The plus sign and equal sign button now puts a square bracket, etc. You get the idea. I have already reset the PRAM, but the problem still persists. Approximately how much would somethin© like this cost to ©ix (© replaced the f and ©©©© keys now). f and ©©© keys now.

Try using a usb or wireless keyboard to verify that your built-in keyboard needs repair/replacement.
I don't see how anyone here could give you a price for that, these are user/user help forums. Take it to an Apple service facility.

I m using macbook pro my enter key is not working suddenly how can i solve this problem?

i m using macbook pro my enter key is not working suddenly how can i solve this problem?

I have tried to delete but Com.Apple.keyboardtype.plist is missing therefore I cannot reset the keyboard
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.keyboardtype.plist

My MacBook Pro keyboard is giving trouble. 0,p,;,/ and the enter key needs to be pressed several times before registering. Help me please??

My MacBook Pro keyboard is giving trouble. The 0,p,;,/ and the enter key, needs to be pressed several times before registering. Help me please??

If you are still under warranty and/or have AppleCare, call them. Let them deal w/it. Out of warranty, your keyboard may need cleaning. Use a vacuum hose or a can of compressed air to get the dirt out from under the keys. For instructions to remove the keys if it comes to that check out the following websites:
iFixit
TakeItApart
Search YouTube for Macbook Pro “How To” tutorials.
If you do not want to DIY, take your MBP to your local AS or an AASP.

Where can i buy an enter key for a macbook pro 13" mid 2010?

I accidentally messed up my enter key, and i believe i just broke the little thing that holds the metal bar or something...
i was wondering where could i buy a replacement for it.
thanks in advance

Replacement keycaps can be found at replacementlaptopkeys.com.
There is a YouTube instructional video on how to replace the keycap here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjRTQIfVTgU

Can you change iMessage to not use the enter key to send a message on a macbook pro?

I'm using a mac with OS X Yosemite version 10.10.1 and I'm wondering if you can somehow change the settings of iMessage so that when you press the enter key it doesn't send the message. Thanks if you can help.

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*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
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Macbook internal keyboard return/enter key disabled

Suddenly apropos of no software changes, the enter key has stopped functioning. Is there a repair or am I going to have to buy a new upper case at $150 plus labor because one key has stopped working? I have tried an external keyboard and the external return key will work. The big problem is getting a google search to enter.....
Thanks for any comments. Unfortunately, it seems that this is a hardware problem since I have not had other issues before with keyboard freeze of any kind.

The genius bar on Michigan Avenue has a stool with my name on it... guess I'll be bellyin' up to the bar again this week.
Thanks.

Outlook 2011 and Enter keys on external keyboard

I'm currently running Snow Leopard on my MacBook Pro. I connect a USB external keyboard and monitor and run in clamshell mode (laptop closed). Using Outlook 2011, I have noticed that the Enter keys (one near the alpha keys and one in Numpad) behave differently. For example, when typing an email, if I press the Enter key near the alpha keys, the cursor moves to a new line (behaves as expected). Pressing the Enter key on Numpad, the email gets sent (behaves unexpectedly).
Another example: when typing an appointment (or meeting request), pressing the Enter key near the alpha keys results in the cursor moving to a new line (behaves as expected). Pressing the Enter key on Numpad results in the appointment saving and closing (behaves oddly).
I don't see any way of changing this behavior within Outlook 2011, nor do I see how to change this from within System Preferences. Any suggestions?
One last curiousity for this issue: not all people seem to experience the same thing. I have spoken with three other individuals running the same setup (and hardware). One person's Enter keys both behave as expected (new line), one person's Enter key behaves similar to mine, and one person's Enter keys behave differently (Enter keys behave as expected in email, but oddly in appointments).

Yes, the built in keyboard works perfectly well, both with the external keyboard connected and disconnected. I'm hoping the external one isn't beyond help... it's such a pain to have to replace!

Broken enter key

Hello,
My display on my MacBook Pro had recently died so i got it repaired about a month ago, it wasn't under warranty but was a known hardware issue so was replaced free of charge. I was also told i got a 3 month warranty of some sort.
Since i got it back i found out my enter key is now broken. When using it would sometimes fall off and id have to re-attach it. From what i can see when the enter key comes off is one of the tiny plastic clips is snapped off which i think causes this.
Would this warranty i got from the known hardware issue cover this? I'm also sure that my enter key was fine before i got it repaired so im pretty sure that Apple Support may have broke it.
a picture can be attached if required
Thanks,
Lachlan

Would this warranty i got from the known hardware issue cover this?
Probably not; warranties on a repair usually only apply to the issue of the repair. But you can call Apple and discuss it with them.
I'm also sure that my enter key was fine before i got it repaired so im pretty sure that Apple Support may have broke it.
Again, call and discuss it with Apple tech support. You may have a hard time convincing them that it wasn't broken when you sent the system in, but you can talk it over with them.
If it's the key cap itself that's broken and not the switch, you can order a new key cap. PowerBookMedic is one source, though the shipping to Australia may well be multiple times what the key cap itself will cost. Perhaps there's a source of parts in Australia, though I haven't found one when doing a quick search.
EDIT: AB's advice is well taken: don't delay in reporting the broken key, to Apple if they repaired the system or to the service center if your MBP was repaired by an independent service center. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be for you to convince them that the system was damaged in their keeping or during shipment.
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The "enter" key on the numeric keypad of my external mac keyboard has stopped working. Help!

The "enter" key on the numeric keypad of my external mac keyboard has stopped working with my Macbook pro. If I plug the keyboard into any other computer, that entier key works fine. I'm using a standard Mac wired keyboard, & it's worked fine for 2 years now. Help!
This is the keyboard I am using: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB110LL/B/apple-keyboard-with-numeric-keypad
Not sure what I might have accidentily done to disable the enter key. (The normal enter key works fine, just the one on the numeric keypad.)
Thank you for your help.

Hi there,
Do you have any resolution to this problem in the end? Because it happened to me an exact same thing.
Please share if you have found a solution to your problem. I also cannot think of what I did wrong to disable the Enter key.
Best Regards,
Jeffri

Return/enter key is broken, help please.

So basically, after I downloaded an update for my computer, restarted, blah blah, my enter key broke. Also, my mouse would flash randomly sometimes too, and occasionally i would type a word only for it to be highlighted for some reason and I would accidentally delete it. But my main concern is the enter key. It's making using my macbook very difficult, and I would appreciate it if someone could help. Also, I'm using a 13 inch Macbook pro from late 2012, and the update was an update for mavericks, but I can't remember it's name.

It's probably broken. I've never heard of software breaking a keys, but it's possible, so you might want to back up your data and do a clean install. If it still doesn't work , it needs to be repaired

I removed the ENTER key and can't get it back on

Hi,
Approximately 2 months ago i removed a few keys off my Macbook Pro to clean them. I managed to replace all of them except for the ENTER key.
Underneath the casing there are 2 plastic bases which scissor. These bases attach via hooks on the main keyboard. I managed to get one back on but i can't get the other base back on. The enter key itself still works but without the housing on top.
Went i went to the genius bar i was told because t was out of warranty they would charge me or if i went back to the retailer (Tesco) they would fix it within the 6 year european consumer law. The genius said that he could see it had not been mistreated and it shouldn't be a problem. When i consequently called Tesco they told me they wouldn't as it was user damage and that i should go back to Apple because when Tesco arrange repairs they get Apple to do them anyway.
Im a little tired of heading backward and forward between the two companies and no one is helping. I just want my key back on.
I have a mid 2012 Macbook Pro. i5 Processor, 4GB Ram, 500GB HDD.

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Apple, why did you change my Keyboard and remove the enter key?

Hi all,
I had my new black MacBook delivered just before Christmas. The keyboard has changed from my previous Black MacBook (the one a colleague poured wine over and killed... grrr).
Apple have changed the look of the command key and removed the Apple logo (very sad), but more frustratingly have replaced the 'enter' key with another 'option' key.
I found the 'enter' key really useful, especially for pull down menu and really miss having one.
Does anyone know if there is a way to assign the new 'option' key to be an 'enter' key?
Cheers
Scott.

I just received a new(refub) MacBook 2.2GHz today and was very disappointed to find the enter key missing. After selling my G4 PowerBook six months ago, I was so looking forward to having the convenience of being able to slap the enter key for dialog boxes with and submitting forms without having to move my hand from the trackpad. I hope that someone will come up with a way to replace the functionality of the missing enter key.
Which brings me to my next point- There has been a big oversight in the implementation of the MacBook's replacement of the Enter Key, which is to use the FN+Return keys. It seems that when using the FN key with the Return key, the system will ignore the Command key being invoked. I discovered this very quickly. Anyone who uses Apple Remote Desktop knows that in order to send a Unix command to a remote machine, you type the command in the 'send UNIX command' window, then hit Command+Enter to send the command. Return produces a carriage return, FN+Return does nothing, and FNCommandReturn does nothing. The only current work around is to use the track pad to the "Send" button and click, which really slows things down.

Enter key on MacBook

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