Shift + Numpad 5 combination is hardcoded and can not be reused

[Av37679217mryu]

Hello,

I have an issue mapping Shift+Numpad numeric keys (from 3 to 9). They automatically send the corresponding number (3 to 9) into the Timeline Panel's timecode.

Even more weird is that is overriding Autohotkey mapping entirly.

Ctrl+Numpad keys work as expected, it is the workaround I am using.

These shortcuts seem to be hardcoded outside of the Keyboard Shortcuts panel.

Since Shift+Num 1 and Shift+Num 2 do not behave in the same way, I decided to post this observation as a BUG instead of a discussion.

If Anyone has knowledge how this mapping can be undone, please comment along.

Tested the same problem since Premiere 2023 through 2025.

Cheers.

[Stan Jones]

@Av37679217mryu,

Interesting. I don't think I tested the Shift+ in this thread:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-discussions/my-numberpad-is-not-wokrking-in-premiere-and...

Are you saying that autohotkey will also not use the Shift+ keypad numbers?

Stan

[Av37679217mryu]

What is interesting is that whatever you setup as shortcode, in premiere, for Shift+Num keys (3-9) does the same thing.
Like I've said, it's not autohotkey problem, with it off, same behavior.
The following is mapped for me in Premiere for Shift+Num5 and Num8, it does not perform this action.
No issues with Alt or Ctrl Numpad mappings in premiere.

The problem lies elsewhere (prob. windows system), I mentioned Autohotkey because it is interesting that it gets over-rulled.

My understanding is that the way Autohotkey works, is that it intercepts the key combinations and performs the required code. Mapping of Shift+Num5 for example should perform a different premiere combo I set up that helps me edit.
The combo is never fired I tried different workarounds.

+numpad5::
if WinActive("ahk_exe Adobe Premiere Pro.exe"){
    sleep 1000		; whatever else overrides me
					; waiting 1s would allow my further behaviour
	send {Esc}		; normally even if timecode is selected
					; sending esc would take me back to timeline
					
	send +{down} ;my actual desired action
}else {
    send +{5}
}
return 

I just experimented without the Premiere wrap to enable map on all the system and the combinations don't work as expected.
I believe the conclusion is that this is simply a Windows environment problem.

+numpad5::
    sleep 1000		; whatever else overrides me
					; waiting 1s would allow my further behaviour
	send {Esc}		; normally even if timecode is selected
					; sending esc would take me back to timeline
	send +{down} ;my actual desired action
return 

+numpad8::
    sleep 1000		; whatever else overrides me
					; waiting 1s would allow my further behaviour
	send {Esc}		; normally even if timecode is selected
					; sending esc would take me back to timeline
	send +{up} ;my actual desired action
return 

Further internet scan shows that other people have issues with shift+Num keys in windows on various atempts to do other things.
On future Premiere updates, Disabling the Shift+Num keys on Premiere keyboard mapper would hint people that it would be an invalid choice (Windows environment wise).

[Av37679217mryu · Accepted solution]

I've just read this post which explains that it might be a keyboard hardware manufacturing behaviour as keyboards might be designed like this - which would explain why autohotkey is never fired-up.
Case closed :))