why wont blender except my key bindings

I’m trying to use my number keys as the view keys (not the numpad but the regular number keys under the function keys for easier access) when I go to make ` the default key for center view it still only works to select all layers (default), even when I delete that binding! why is this?

okay, this maybe a stupid question but… did you press save user settings at the lower left hand corner of the options menu

I think it’s because there are some complications with the key bindings versus “Emulate NumPad”. Do you have Emulate NumPad enabled? If not, are you trying to recreate the functionality of Emulate NumPad using alternative key bindings?