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TomHoydic
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January 7, 2023
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Spacebar does not work in Premiere Pro 2023

  • January 7, 2023
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Spacebar not working in Premiere Pro 2023. Used to be able to stop/start playback while working in the timeline by just tapping the spacebar. Have to use shift+space now to start playback. Using shift+space again now sends the playhead back to beginning of clip instead of just stopping at the previous playhead position. Spacebar also not working when entering lines of text. Have to use shift+space here also to get a space between words. Tried resetting preferences with no results. Uninstalled and reinstalled the application with no results. I have not created any custom preferences or custom keyboard settings. Never had this problem problem in any previous version of Premiere. I'm using a MacBook Pro running Ventura OS. 

    Correct answer Elaine4851

    UPDATE TO MY POST ABOVE:  I was able to restore the space bar to its' basic function of spacing by unchecking "Full Access" in the Keyboard section of Mac Preferences.  Fixed the problem in PP.  Also unfroze scrolling keys.  I actually finally understood the issue (at least for me) after seeking some insight among Ventura issues that were being addressed.  Go figure...

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    gpguy
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    January 25, 2024

    Working fine 100% on my side.

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    Two_River
    Known Participant
    October 24, 2023

    What's the solve on a PC?

     

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    Two_River
    Known Participant
    October 24, 2023

    Also didnt get fixed from 23 to 24?!

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      Sumeet Kumar ChoubeyCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      August 1, 2025

      I have extreme problems with timeline spacebar, doesnt start/keeps going

      reset and gthat done, Reinstalled too. Nothing helps


      Hi there, 


      We're sorry to hear about this. Would you mind sharing a screenshot of Audio Hardware preferences window in Premiere Pro? It will help us diagnose the issue properly.

       

      Thanks,

      Sumeet

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      Elaine4851
      Participant
      January 19, 2023

      I'm having the same problem with spacing between words.  Just installed Premiere Pro 2023 today.  Only good news here is your patch, using shift+space allows me to type functional text, so thank you, Tom, for that.  I tried uninstalling, reinstalling, no joy.  Nothing in Essential Graphics that is supposed to increase space between words has any effect.

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        Elaine4851Correct answer
        Participant
        February 10, 2023

        UPDATE TO MY POST ABOVE:  I was able to restore the space bar to its' basic function of spacing by unchecking "Full Access" in the Keyboard section of Mac Preferences.  Fixed the problem in PP.  Also unfroze scrolling keys.  I actually finally understood the issue (at least for me) after seeking some insight among Ventura issues that were being addressed.  Go figure...

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          Al28359071l20h
          Participant
          February 16, 2023

          THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

           

          I tried EMPTY cache, I tried new project, I tried shutdown, I was inches away from blowtorching the entire computer.

           

          Many many thanks!!!!

          Peru Bob
          Community Expert
          Peru BobCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          January 8, 2023

          Delete the Media Cache and Media Cache files:
          https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro/faq-how-to-clear-your-media-cache-in-30-seconds-in-premiere-pro-2020/m-p/11017257/thread-id/260446?page=1


          If that doesn't work, try resetting the Workspaces:
          Reset a workspace
          Reset the current workspace to return to its original, saved layout of panels.
          1. Do one of the following:
          • Click the Workspace menu icon and select Reset to Saved Layout.
          • Choose Window > Workspace > Reset to Saved Layout.
          from here:
          https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/workspaces.html

          If that doesn't work, try Preferences > Audio Hardware and set Input to None.

          If that doesn't work, try creating a new project and import the old one into it.

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