option + command + d is broken [dock hiding], help?

[desenso]

Hi guys,

So every once in a while this happens, and I have no clue how I fixed it in the past. I fear it might have been when I formatted.

PROBLEM: the dock hiding / unhiding keyboard shortcut, option + command + d, is not working.

WHAT HAPPENS: when I hit the key combination, the dock pops up momentarily but immediately goes back down. If I hold down the key combination the dock stays visible, until I let go of the keyboard, at which point the dock hides again.

ATTEMPTED SOLUTIONS: Obviously I've tried a full power cycle. I've run cocktail to try and clean out any small issues with the system. I don't know what else to try.

Anyone had this problem? Anyone know of a solution?

 

[appleachian]

Strange issue. Are you sure one of your keys isn't sticking when you're pressing it? If not, try to create another user account, and see if the problem persists.

 

[desenso]

Sadly it's not a sticky key because it happens with either the laptop keyboard, or with a USB keyboard. I'll try making a new account later today and see if that solves the problem.

 

[desenso]

I made a fresh account this morning. Lo and behold, the key combination works.

So I've run every repair / system cleaning tool that I own, restarted numerous times, power cycled, moved the dock back to its default location, etc. Nothing seems to repair it, every time I hit the key combination the dock momentarily pops up and then goes back down.

Anyone got any ideas?

 

[desenso]

SOLUTION: Hmm... I quit applications 1 by 1 that I had open. Turns out that it was TextExpander causing this. Now I have to figure out a way to both keep TextExpander running without causing this problem because I rely on this keyboard shortcut a lot!

Just thought I'd post this in case anyone searches the forums looking for a solution to the same problem.