Ubuntu 20.04 Custom Keyboard does not accept "Shift + Key" as new shortcut

Question

I'm trying to assign Shift + r as a new keyboard shortcut to mouse right-click. Thus I walk through the process:

Settings -> Keyboard Shortcuts -> Add Custom Shortcut-> Shortcut

Then, when I press Shift, it does not recognize this key.

Why this is not allowed?

EDIT: The solution from Ubuntu 18.04 Can't assign shift to keyboard does not fix the problem as the Alt + Shift box is already unchecked in my machine.

Does this answer your question? Ubuntu 18.04 Can't assign shift to keyboard — David, Feb 23 '21 at 14:58
duplicate question see https://askubuntu.com/questions/1034168/ubuntu-18-04-cant-assign-shift-to-keyboard — David, Feb 23 '21 at 14:58
Appreciated, but it doesn't solve the problem. In his solution, in "switching to another layout", the box "Alt + Shift" is already unchecked in my computer. — gabriel-pimentel, Feb 23 '21 at 15:28
I think the point is you just cant use the shift key it is reserved by the system. — David, Feb 23 '21 at 15:35

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 23 '21 at 15:54

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As you observed, a Shift+key combination is not allowed. Why? I think it protects casual users from assigning unexpected keyboard combinations. Shift keyboard combinations are too commonly used and are an essential part of daily typing. How will you type "D"?

That said, you can still make it to work if you insist. Assign, for the time being, a hotkey that is supported, e.g. <Control><Shift>d. Then, delve into dconf-editor (not installed by default). Under /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/media-keys/custom-keybindings/, find the folder ("custom") that corresponds with your shortcut key, and edit the value to read <Shift>d.

answered Feb 23 '21 at 15:54

vanadium

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Wow! That really worked for me, thanks!! – gabriel-pimentel Feb 23 '21 at 16:11
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@gabriel-pimentel Welcome to Askubuntu! The way we say thanks here is by upvoting and accepting answers that work. This allows others with the same issue to find reliable answers. I highly recommend that you take the tour. – Elder Geek Feb 23 '21 at 16:28
@ElderGeek Thanks!! – gabriel-pimentel Feb 23 '21 at 17:45

Ubuntu 20.04 Custom Keyboard does not accept "Shift + Key" as new shortcut

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