MacBook: Switch off keyboard lighting - how it works
In this practical tip, we will show you how to switch off the keyboard lighting on your MacBook. If you work in a dark environment, the keyboard will be reflected on the screen and you will consume electricity unnecessarily.
Here's how to turn off the backlight on your Mac keyboard
The following instructions read how to switch off the keyboard backlight on your MacBook.
- Press the F5 key several times. You can see that the lighting gradually decreases and switches off completely after a few seconds.
- If you would like to switch on the keyboard lighting again, select the F6 key.
The instructions refer to a MacBook Air 2014. The explanation may differ for other devices. If you would like to know more about how to operate your Mac, you will find another practical tip on how to change the keyboard layout.