Warn in Read Me that inverting fn keys not possible anymore

[martzell]

The checkbox "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" in System Preferences » Keyboard is replaced by Touch Bar options but my MacBook Pro has no Touch Bar. defaults write experiments I've tried did not work.

Workaround: Fluor App. Even better: enables fn invert only for selected apps.

Mac model: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
Mac version (optional): 10.15.3 (19D76)

[ben-z]

Oh no I missed this. Thanks for suggesting! I will update the README later.

A built-in solution may be (update: @martzell said this doesn't work. I don't have an access to a device to test this. If this doesn't work for you, use 3rd party apps such as Fluor instead):

1. To use function keys as F1, F2, etc.

defaults write -g com.apple.keyboard.fnState -bool true

2. To use function keys as media keys

defaults write -g com.apple.keyboard.fnState -bool false

Make sure to log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.

[martzell]

defaults write does not work. But Fluor is a great tool too have F1… keys on a per app basis. And my keyboard system preference pane reverted to normal non-touchbar style, don't know why. No OS X system software update involved.

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On 27. Mar 2020, at 02:55, Ben Zhang ***@***.***> wrote: Oh no I missed this. Thanks for suggesting! I will update the README later. A built-in solution may be: defaults write -g com.apple.keyboard.fnState -bool true and defaults write -g com.apple.keyboard.fnState -bool false — You are receiving this because you authored the thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#56 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHDEVCG6Q46CY6IJXHCTZHDRJQBQ5ANCNFSM4LMT4UOQ>.

[ben-z]

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[Petingo]

I met the same problem and Karabiner-Elements solved it. If Fluor doesn't work, try this :)