Typing or pressing keys on the keyboard will start or pause the recording (macOS)

Typing or pressing keys on the keyboard will start or pause the recording (macOS)

If typing on a macOS device while using the Screen Recorder either starts, stops, or zooms a recording, this may be due to system settings. Here are the steps to check and adjust these settings:


  1. Click the Apple icon (top-left corner of your screen) and select System Settings:
    Apple menu with arrow pointing to System settings option

  2. Navigate to Privacy & Security (from the left-hand menu).

  3. Select Accessibility:
    Arrow pointing to Accessibility option in Privacy & Security menu

  4. Set the ScreenPal v3 toggle to Off:
    arrow pointing to ScreenPal v3 toggle

  5. Close the System Settings window.

  6. Reboot the computer.