Free the control key

[mahalanobis]

In my mac mini, running sonoma, when I hit the control key, it does the same as the F3 does. It shows all the active windows and workspaces. I don't want that. I want the control key back so that I can do control-c. I looked into settings and then keyboard, it doesn't look like something is using the control key.

Any help much appreciated.

 

[EugenDoga]

It sounds like your Control key is mapped to the Mission Control function. Here’s a quick way to fix it:

1. Open System Settings: Go to System Settings on your Mac.
2. Keyboard Shortcuts: Navigate to Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts.
3. Mission Control: Select Mission Control from the left sidebar.
4. Check Shortcuts: Make sure the Control key is not assigned to any of the Mission Control actions. If it is, uncheck it or change it to a different key.

This should restore your Control key to its normal function for shortcuts like Control-C.

Hope this helps!

 

[mahalanobis]

It does not help. There is no mapping from the in the shortcuts in the mission control. Thanks for the reply.