alt button not working in ipad m4 magic keyboard

#1 · 17/04/2025, 05:59

hi, i’m using ipad m4 for windows 11, when i’m troubleshooting via on screen keyboard and push the alt button the blue indicator not show up. please help

#2 · 17/04/2025, 10:17

Hello,

It sounds like you’re using the iPad M4 as an external keyboard for your Windows 11 system. When you press the Alt key on the iPad’s on-screen keyboard in this setup, the blue indicator that usually shows when a modifier key is pressed isn’t appearing. Here’s a breakdown of potential reasons and troubleshooting steps:

Possible Reasons:

Limited Functionality of iPad On-Screen Keyboard as External Input: When an external keyboard (like your iPad’s on-screen one, acting as a Bluetooth keyboard) is connected, Windows might rely on its own internal handling of modifier keys rather than the visual cues from the external device’s on-screen display.
Driver or Connection Issues: There might be a slight incompatibility or issue in how Windows 11 is interpreting the key presses from the iPad’s virtual keyboard.
Accessibility Settings: Certain accessibility settings in Windows 11 could be interfering with the visual indicators of key presses. LowesKidsWorkshop2025
Software Conflict: Although less likely for basic key indicators, some third-party software could potentially interfere with keyboard input and visual feedback.

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#3 · 17/04/2025, 11:29

thx for the reply tho, i ended up using autohotkey to replace that alt button…