Option + left/right arrow not working

I used to do Option + left/right to navigate between different spaces on my MacBook Pro. Just bought the new iMac with M1 CPU with Big Sur. I made sure that the short cuts are set up correctly but only moving left a space works but moving right has no response at all.

Does anyone know how to fix this? Thank you!

Posted on Aug 16, 2021 6:39 PM

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3 replies

Eric--F

Community Specialist

Aug 17, 2021 1:07 PM in response to coocooriku

Hello coocooriku.

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We understand that some of your Mac keyboard shortcuts are not working. We will be glad to assist. Let's start up in safe mode to see if it resolves this: How to use safe mode on your Mac

Cheers.

coocooriku Author

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Aug 17, 2021 6:27 PM in response to Eric--F

Thank you this helps! My issue with the shortcut keys are resolved. Thank you

Jeff_W.

Community Specialist

Aug 18, 2021 5:14 AM in response to coocooriku

Hi coocooriku.

Glad to see that you are all set.

Take care.

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