Hide edges??

A simple question...
How do I hide selection edges or guides in CS5?
Used to hit Command H but now it hides Photoshop !
(or is it a setting in my key commands in Sys Prefs - looked but can't see it)
thanks
Pete

Please check/set in Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts.

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