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John30202553mnw1
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June 1, 2023
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CTRL Keyboard shortcut not working in Photoshop (macOS)

  • June 1, 2023
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Hi there guys,

 

Generally don't know what has happened but some of my keys work in PS like B for brush etc, but anything with CTRL it is not working. Any ideas on what it may be? Really is a pain having to use the drop down menu just to duplicate a layer or undo something with ALT + CTRL + Z.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated guys and just so you are aware I am using an iMac.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

John.

 

 

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John30202553mnw1Author
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June 2, 2023

Hi there Jane,

 

Being as I dont currently have a magic keyboard I had to do a bit of investigative work lol. I eventually sorted it, for some reason my modifier keys had modified themselves!! 

 

Your post got me to think and sparked the intrigue so thank you for that lol.

 

Have a nice day!!

jane-e
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jane-eCommunity Expert
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June 2, 2023

You're welcome, @John30202553mnw1 .

 

This isn't something that requires a Magic Keyboard, though. This goes way, way back in time to when Macs had a one-button mouse and could not right-click. The Control key has one purpose and that is for the equivalent of right-clicking. If you are using a Windows keyboard on a Mac, the flying Window key becomes the Command key, and Option uses the Alt key. I'm glad you have it sorted now! 😊

 

Jane

 

jane-e
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jane-eCommunity Expert
Community Expert
June 1, 2023

 

....or undo something with ALT + CTRL + Z.

... I am using an iMac.

By @John30202553mnw1

 

 

Hi John

 

On a Mac, use Command+Option+Z. 

 

Control+Click was what we used to "right-click" with a one-button mouse. It continues to work even though one-button mouses are largely a relic of the past.

 

Jane

Ranjisha Sengupta
Ranjisha Sengupta
Legend
June 1, 2023

Hi John,

 

Thanks for reaching out. Let's try to resolve this.

Please tell us the version of Photoshop installed on your computer. Since when are you seeing this issue?

Have you tried any troubleshooting steps so far? 

Check this article and try the steps suggested: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/keyboard-shortcuts-stop-photoshop-mac.html.

 

Let us know how it goes.

 

Best,

Ranjisha

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