^* doesn't capture ctrl+a, ctrl+b, etc.

[gqqnbig]

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^*::
msgbox hello
return

This code doesn't work at all. I expect that if I press ctrl+a, the message box will show, but it doesn't.

From the documentation I know asterisk is wildcard, but it seems not to work in this situation. Is it a known limitation or did I use it correctly?

[Blackholyman]

* is only a Wildcard for modifyers i.e ctrl, shift, alt and win not letters or number or Any other key

A example

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*a::
Msgbox
Return

will work by pressing Any modifyer and the letter a

[lexikos]

^*:: is Ctrl+Asterisk.

*^:: would be the caret symbol, optionally with any modifier keys.

[evilC]

Lex - On this subject, would it be feasible to add such a feature?

Being able to hook all keys / mouse without having to use the likes of SetWindowsHookEx or excessive EndKey stuffing with an Input command could greatly simplify a project HotkeyIt and I are working on.