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Enable Key Repeat

Lion replaces the action of holding down a key (which is usually key repeat) with a new character picker which allows choosing accented characters. To re-enable standard key repeat, start Terminal and type: defaults write -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false




My latest blog post: Think for Yourself: In the end, everything is just an opinion. Be skeptical, and think for yourself! (posted 2026-04-25).

My latest podcast: OJB's Podcast 2026-04-14 How Far is that Star?

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