My command key does not work properly

I changed my left command key on my macbook pro to a different function. When I hit the left command button it responds by darkening the desktop background and then showing smaller versions of all the applications I have open. Similar to mission control but not quite mission control. I have searched around and cannot find a solution. I am running mac os x version 10.7.5 on my macbook pro. I have restored default funtion in the system perferences under mission control and keyboard shortcuts. I have zapped the pram. Is there anyone who has any suggestions to solve this issue? Anyone?

Go to System preferences on the Apple menu, then go to "International" pane in the system preferences pane.
Select Character Palette and Keyboard Viewer. Click "Show on the menu bar".
Now on the menu bar there is a flag, probably an American flag, click on it and select "Show Keyboard Viewer"
As you change the fonts or type you will see the kb acting dynamically.
Check back if it does not solve your problem.
Deivy

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I am predominatly using Adobe Captivate for software simulations and assessment purposes.
I've seen similar items posted on the forums and noted this appears to be a common problem with a solution, to edit the HTM file with the code so.addParam("seamlessTabbing", "false"); see post http://forums.adobe.com/message/5283597#5283597.
I tried this with a file that was published without the need for SCORM compliance and it worked fine. Once the requirement was introduced for SCORM compliance (and to publish as a Zip file), this does not work as the code is different in the HTM file.
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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">

<html lang="en">
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<script language="JavaScript1.2" src="standard.js"    ></script>
<script language="JavaScript1.2" src="scormdriver.js" ></script>
<script language="JavaScript1.2" src="SCORM_utilities.js" ></script>
<script language="JavaScript1.2" src="Utilities.js"   ></script>
<script language="JavaScript1.2">
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How could I edit this to disable the "seamless tabbing" referred to in the original article to make the TAB key work as intended.
Thank you.

This is from my e-book:
http://www.infosemantics.com.au/troubleshoot-adobe-captivate
Notice that the procedure for Seamless Tabbing in Cp6 with SCORM is different to that for normal non-LMS courses.
Implementing Seamless Tabbing in Cp6
All Captivate versions up to and including Cp6 had Seamless Tabbing active by default and set in the HTM template code. But you can still turn it off by manually inserting some code into the published HTM file as follows:
Navigate to your published Captivate content and open the HTM file in Notepad.
Locate the line of code in the HTM file that starts with:
var so = new SWFObject(
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so.addParam("seamlessTabbing", "false");
Save changes to the file and test by running your project again in the browser. You should now be able to use the TAB key without leaving your published content.
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Seamless tabbing in Cp6 SCORM projects is a little more complex because the templates are quite different to those used for normal content. To control seamless tabbing in SCORM content you need to make the changes to the SCORM_utilities.js file in the Captivate install directory.
Depending on whether you’re on 32bit or 64bit, you should be able to find it at one of these locations:
32bit:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 6 (32 Bit)\Templates\Publish\SCORM\Default\js
64bit:
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 6\Templates\Publish\SCORM\Default\js
Open the SCORM_utilities.js file in Notepad or another suitable plain text editor. Scroll down to the end of the code until you find the following lines:
so.addParam("quality", "high");
so.addParam("wmode", CONFIG.WMODE);
so.addParam("bgcolor", CONFIG.BGCOLOR);
so.addParam("menu", "false");
so.setAttribute("name", CONFIG.SWFOBJ_NAME);
so.setAttribute("redirectUrl", CONFIG.REDIRECT_URL);
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I accidentally spilt a tea on the keyboard of my Macbook Air 11'. I managed to wipe the keyboard and saved my laptop. However, I noticed that the Spacebar, Shift and Command keys are not working as it should be. It's like something's stuck inside that makes these keys hard to press as usual. I refered this problem to Amsys, Berwick St London, as the reservations in Apple Stores are full. Do you have any idea how much is the cost for diagnosis and repair if ever?
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