How do I disable the “fn + F8” shortcut?

Question

As I need to use the fn + F8 shortcut within my virtual machine, I'd like to disable it in my host.

How do I go about disabling this particular shortcut, so that it can be used within my VM?

Does fn-F8 mean the normal F8 key or a symbolic hotkey or media key under F8? In the latter case, see Documenting com.apple.symbolichotkeys.plist - The macosxhints Forums.

mspasov · Answer 1 · 2011-06-24 13:17:27Z

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Try installing KeyRemap4MacBook. It's a free and powerfull utility for keyboard customization for MacOS X.

answered Jun 24 '11 at 13:17

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Tim · Answer 2 · 2011-06-24 13:01:17Z

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you can edit all your keyboard shortcuts. in system preferences->keyboard ->keyboard shortcuts.

answered Jun 24 '11 at 13:01

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	Special keys (like brightnes, volume and playing controls) are not configurable via the Keyboard prefpane – mspasov Jun 24 '11 at 13:14
	fn f8 is available there on my laptop (spaces). I unchecked the use all f1,f2,f3 keys as standard functions under keyboard in system preferences, maybe that's the cause. – Tim Jun 24 '11 at 13:18

daviesgeek · Answer 3 · 2011-09-22 16:19:46Z

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In addition to KeyRemap4MacBook, there is also DoubleCommand (free and open source).

answered Sep 22 '11 at 16:19

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