Enter and tab keys no longer work

Good morning.
My enter and tab keys are no longer working within a text box. Could it be the result of installing "Deke Shortcuts" on my system? I never had a problem before the installation....
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thank you.

Did you try removing the shortcuts?
I'd suggest resetting your prefes: Adobe InDesign CS4 * Setting preferences

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