Defining keyboard shortcuts using a Mac laptop

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Device type: MacBook Pro running Sonoma 14.0

Zoom version: 5.16.6

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Am I losing my mind, or is it not possible to define/replace ZOOM keyboard shortcuts using the Mac laptop keyboard? I can set them up on my computer using an extended keyboard with keypad. But if I attempt to replace an existing shortcut (like to mute/unmute the audio or display/hide the my video) it won't allow me to edit the shortcut.

If I access the app using Screen Sharing, I can change only the shortcuts using ONLY the other keys - like Home or End. 

Is this defined anywhere? Do you need to use an extended keyboard in order to change/modify keyboard shortcuts? I didn't seen this mentioned anywhere. Or is there a Mac setting that would prohibit me from editing them?

Thanks,

GMAN55