why can't I assign shortcuts to "control+" keys?

I'm on a Macbook

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Community Expert

Use "Command+".

The Control key on a Mac is not the same as the Control key on Windows.

Community Expert

Agreed. Ctrl+key on windows is usually Command+key on Mac.
Regardless, I can map shortcuts to Command+ or Ctrl+ on my Macbook Pro.

I can't map anything to the 'fn' key which sits ot the left of the 'control' key, but I don;t think this is what the OP is referring to.

Community Expert

I'm not sure exactly what you mean.

Are you trying to add a short cut to to the 'control' (^) key and another key: e.g. ^+s or ^+f or ^+7

This should work. Are you not able ot add a shortcut?

Inspiring

Yes, I'm trying to add shortcuts for "^" keys. I can't seem to do it

Community Expert

What happens when you try? Do the shortcuts get assigned but don't work? Or are you unable to assign them?

Click next to an assigned action and the blank box will appear..then hit the shortcut combo (in this case ^+Q).

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