Left shift issue with certain keys.

Hello,
From today, I have noticed an issue when using the right shift button,
It seems to only work with certain keys, the ones I have noticed do not work are ? and :
these works ok when using Left Shift
Right shift works ok for other keys.

Hi,
Thanks for the reply, I dont have one with me at present,
I find it strange, as I would normally agree with you but...
The shift key works ok when used with other buttons indicating the shift key is ok.
the ? and the : button work ok when no shift modifyer is present or when the shift key on the left hand side is used.
proving both bottons work just not when used together

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