Version: (using KDE 4.0.83) The configuration for keyboard shortcuts allows one to to define a shortcut with a repeating key, such as "Ctrl+Tab, Tab, Tab, Tab". See enclosed screenshot.
Created attachment 26057 [details] Screenshot illustrating problem
Thats actually by design. This supports emacs-like keybindings.
I see. I did not realize that quadruple-bucky-cokebottles were still in use. Thanks.