The Apple keyboard for Mac, iMac and MacBook often shows only one or two assignments for its keys. However, almost all keys also have a third or even fourth assignment. These can be accessed through specific keyboard combinations. So when it comes to typing square brackets on Mac, you'll search for them on the keyboard labeling in vain. Only when you know the right shortcut can you type square brackets in macOS.
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Type Opening Square Bracket [ on Mac Keyboard
The macOS keyboard shortcut for the opening square bracket [ is Alt + 5. The Alt key is also called Option or is labeled "Alt" on Windows keyboards, which of course also work on Apple Mac. On the Apple keyboard for Mac, iMac and MacBook, it usually also has the symbol ⌥. Depending on the keyboard, the keyboard combination for square brackets on macOS is:
- Alt + 5
- Option + 5
- ⌥ + 5
With the Alt key and numbers 5 and 6, you type square brackets on the Mac keyboard.
Type Closing Square Bracket ] on Mac
The Mac keyboard shortcut for the closing square bracket ] is Alt + 6. Here too, the labeling may vary depending on keyboard, manufacturer, age and other factors. However, the combination for input on the Apple computer remains the same. Depending on the connected accessory or MacBook keyboard labeling, the keyboard combination for square brackets on macOS can look like this:
- Alt + 6
- Option + 6
- ⌥ + 6
Frequently Asked Questions About Square Brackets on Mac
How do I type square brackets on Mac?
Use Alt+5 (option+5) for the opening square bracket [ and Alt+6 (option+6) for the closing square bracket ] on Mac.
What do I do if the keyboard on my MacBook doesn't work?
For keyboard problems on MacBook, we offer free analysis and professional repair. Often only cleaning or simple replacement of individual keys is needed.
Do Alt+5 and Alt+6 work on all Mac models?
Why doesn't my Mac keyboard show square brackets?
The Mac keyboard only shows the most common characters. Many special characters like square brackets are available as third or fourth key assignments through keyboard combinations.
MacBook Keyboard Not Working: Professional Repair
If one or more characters can no longer be typed because the keyboard is broken, you can simply replace it on Mac and iMac. On MacBook, Apple's laptop, however, it must be replaced in an emergency. Whether just cleaning is needed, whether a simple error needs to be fixed, or whether a keyboard replacement on MacBook is actually necessary, we determine in a free examination of the device.
Those who don't live in Hamburg and can't bring the Apple MacBook by can print out a free DHL label for shipping. We also cover the costs for return shipping; only the repair incurs costs. However, we communicate the price beforehand, so there are no surprises and the device can be reclaimed without paid measures if necessary.
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