[Resolved] Command key will NOT work inside Guest

[SteveMacGeek]

Running High Sierra guest on a MacOS Mojave host. This is VirtualBox 6.0.12.

Whenever I try to use a command key combination, it gets picked up by VirtualBox and NOT the actual host. For example, if I select a document in the finder, COMMAND+I will NOT bring top Get Info.

I'm pretty sure I have the Guest Additions installed.

I'm guessing this has something to do with the HOST key also being the COMMAND key? Is there a way to change that?

[socratis]

I'm guessing this has something to do with the HOST key also being the COMMAND key? Is there a way to change that?

If you're pressing the wrong command key, yes.

Go to the VirtualBox Preferences (not the VM Settings) » Input » Virtual Machine » Host Key Combination » click on the right-side cell » change the key.

Choose something that you use rarely, I usually prefer the RightCmd key. It's close to my thumb, and that frees the LeftCmd key. Another favorite is the RightAlt, which I wasn't using too much either, but it was conflicting with my multi-language layout.

[SteveMacGeek]

Fantastic! That totally solved the problem! Thanks!

[socratis]

Glad I could be of assistance. Marking as [Resolved].