Can I use Esc as a shortcut key?

I'm using Captivate 4 to publish .exe files. The software that I'm simulating uses the Esc key as a keyboard alternative to having to click the Back button on screen with your mouse. I create the click boxes fine, and can select Esc as the shortcut key with no problem. The problem comes in both preview and in the published .exe - if the user uses the Esc key, it escapes them from the program! (I have other click boxes with function keys as the shortcuts and they work, so I'm fairly certain I'm doing it right.)
Is there a way to use Esc as a shortcut key?
If it makes a difference, the files will ultimately be published to an LMS... I'm just publishing as .exe for review until the new LMS is up and running.
Thanks!

Hi there
As you have seen, Esc is the keystroke to close an EXE file. When you publish to SWF for insertion into the LMS it should work though.
Cheers... Rick
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