diff --git a/protocol-designer/src/assets/localization/en/starting_deck_state.json b/protocol-designer/src/assets/localization/en/starting_deck_state.json
index 0522cc1291a..cbf5e74587c 100644
--- a/protocol-designer/src/assets/localization/en/starting_deck_state.json
+++ b/protocol-designer/src/assets/localization/en/starting_deck_state.json
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
   "clear_labware": "Clear labware",
   "clear_slot": "Clear slot",
   "clear": "Clear",
-  "command_click_to_multi_select": "^/⌘ + click to select multiple",
+  "command_click_to_multi_select": "Command + click to select multiple",
   "convert_gen1_to_gen2": "To convert engage heights from GEN1 to GEN2, divide your engage height by 2.",
   "convert_gen2_to_gen1": "To convert engage heights from GEN2 to GEN1, multiply your engage height by 2.",
   "custom": "Custom labware definitions",
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
   "read_more_gen1_gen2": "Read more about the differences between GEN1 and GEN2 Magnetic Modules",
   "rename_lab": "Rename labware",
   "reservoir": "Reservoirs",
-  "shift_click_to_select_range": "⇧ + click to select range",
+  "shift_click_to_select_range": "Shift + click to select range",
   "starting_deck_state": "Starting deck state",
   "tc_slots_occupied_flex": "The Thermocycler needs slots A1 and B1. Slot A1 is occupied",
   "tc_slots_occupied_ot2": "The Thermocycler needs slots 7, 8, 10, and 11. One or more of those slots is occupied",
diff --git a/protocol-designer/src/pages/Designer/ProtocolSteps/__tests__/ProtocolSteps.test.tsx b/protocol-designer/src/pages/Designer/ProtocolSteps/__tests__/ProtocolSteps.test.tsx
index 51f9baeeb10..6984d07e8b9 100644
--- a/protocol-designer/src/pages/Designer/ProtocolSteps/__tests__/ProtocolSteps.test.tsx
+++ b/protocol-designer/src/pages/Designer/ProtocolSteps/__tests__/ProtocolSteps.test.tsx
@@ -104,8 +104,8 @@ describe('ProtocolSteps', () => {
   it('renders the hot keys display', () => {
     render()
     screen.getByText('Double-click to edit')
-    screen.getByText('⇧ + click to select range')
-    screen.getByText('^/⌘ + click to select multiple')
+    screen.getByText('Shift + click to select range')
+    screen.getByText('Command + click to select multiple')
   })
 
   it('renders the current step name', () => {