diff --git a/osx/input.defaults b/osx/input.defaults
index e7c9056..782f814 100644
--- a/osx/input.defaults
+++ b/osx/input.defaults
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ defaults write NSGlobalDomain NSUserKeyEquivalents -dict-add "Previous Tab"
 # rehearse slideshow with cmd-opt-R
 defaults write com.apple.iWork.Keynote NSUserKeyEquivalents -dict-add "Rehearse Slideshow" "@~R"
 # new slide should be easier than new presentation
-defaults write com.apple.iWork.Keynote NSUserKeyEquivalents -dict-add "New" "@$N"
+defaults write com.apple.iWork.Keynote NSUserKeyEquivalents -dict-add "New" "@\$N"
 defaults write com.apple.iWork.Keynote NSUserKeyEquivalents -dict-add "New Slide" "@N"
 
 # Mailplane