How to add a custom keyboard shortcut using the 'Fn ⌘' key in System Preferences?

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How to add a custom keyboard shortcut using the 'Fn ⌘' key in System Preferences?

Hello, how can i set up keybaord shortcut using 🌐︎

In system preferences -> keyboard shortcut . There is already by default keybaord shortcut like "🌐︎J" for example to put a windows in full screen, half of the screen etc

But when i double click to Try to add a shortcut myself like "🌐︎N "

It is impossible to do so, and the 🌐︎ key is never registered when i personnalised the hotkey

Is there a solution without using third party app, it is such a weird choice to have existing shortcut with 🌐︎ and not others or personnalized

I 'm using Sequoia 15.7 and a Mac M1

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Original Title: How to add "Keyboard shortcut" in syst. Pref. using the "Fn🌐︎" key besides the default ones (it is never registered when trying to add personalised hotkey)

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Jan 22, 2026 8:48 AM

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kaz-k

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Jan 23, 2026 11:04 AM in response to itare

Hi,

Following method could help your question.

To add a custom keyboard shortcut using the Fn (Globe) + ⌘ (Command) keys, navigate to System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > App Shortcuts, click the + button, select an app, enter the exact menu title, and press Fn + ⌘ + [Key] to record the combo.

Steps to Create a Custom Fn + ⌘ Shortcut:

Open System Settings: Navigate to the Apple menu and choose System Settings, then select Keyboard in the sidebar.
Access Shortcuts: Click on Keyboard Shortcuts.
App Shortcuts: Select App Shortcuts on the left menu.
Add New Shortcut: Click the + button to add a new shortcut.
Configure:

- Application: Choose a specific app or "All Applications".
- Menu Title: Type the exact name of the menu command (e.g., "Export as PDF...").
- Keyboard Shortcut: Click the field and hold down the Fn (or Globe) key, Command (⌘), and your desired letter/number.

Done: Click Done.

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How to add a custom keyboard shortcut using the 'Fn ⌘' key in System Preferences?

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