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I just connected a keyboard I haven't used in a while. For some reason the option and command keys are suddenly switched.

I went into settings > Keyboard > Modifier Keys and everything is at default (nothing is swapped). I need to swap them in the modifier keys setting in order for them to be unswapped (i.e. I need to set cmd -> opt and opt -> cmd in the settings in order for cmd = cmd and opt = opt).

I'm on macos monterey 12.2.1 and use a ERGO K860 Keyboard.

Any ideas what the issue is?

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  • I am having the exact same problem with 12.2.1 and my ERGO K860 keyboard. The problem started when I updated from 12.2.0 to 12.2.1. Every time I reboot, I have to change the Modifier Keys. I have a different Mac running 12.2.1 and it works fine with the same keyboard!
    – philburk
    Commented Mar 14, 2022 at 1:33

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Reset to default
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Long press fn+o (3 seconds) to switch your keyboard layout to mac os. https://defkey.com/logitech-pop-keys-shortcuts#105067

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    the hell, how was I supposed to know this?
    – Taichi Kato
    Commented Nov 17, 2022 at 21:22
  • Thank you so much!
    – bonafernando
    Commented Dec 6, 2023 at 22:16
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When you fix the modifier keys, is it durable? (I.E. you don’t have to make the change each time you disconnect / reconnect this and only this Keyboard)

System Preferences > Keyboard > Modifier Keys

Monterey Modifier Keys settings on macOS

I’ve never needed to retrigger the “identify this keyboard” setup, but the OS should try to remember each keyboard unless the cable or USB controller board on the keyboard has changed or broken (re-flashed / updated / failure)

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  • What do you mean by durable? Btw I just tested the keyboard by connecting it to another computer and it works as normal for that one.
    – JobHunter69
    Commented Mar 7, 2022 at 2:30
  • If you set it on this mac, does it stick?
    – bmike ♦
    Commented Mar 7, 2022 at 2:44
  • See apple.stackexchange.com/q/180728/85275 I managed to launch the settings app on one Mac but not another - I can't figure out why as yet. Also apple.stackexchange.com/q/379907/85275 to force recognition.
    – Tetsujin
    Commented Mar 7, 2022 at 7:35
  • In MacOS 15 Sequoia, the menu is System Settings -> Keyboard -> Keyboard Shortcuts -> Modifier Keys
    – SurplusGadgets
    Commented Oct 7 at 17:54
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go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Modifier Keys

sometimes you just need to toggle the cmd option and it should be fixed!

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