^[ character on console

[srinivas_pithani]

We have got Dell PE and I have recently installed CentOS8 , which went fine . At the console , I get this strange character ( prob VT100 related ) which is really blocking my access to console .
Right now I got the IP configured luckily so able to access for now , but when system crash or when I need to use console I would have tough time.
I am attaching the screenshot for reference below

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As it appeared after C8 installation hence trying to find answer here, any inputs on how to get rid of this are appreciated.

[TrevorH]

Your ctrl key is stuck down. Press both the left and right ones to unstick it.

[srinivas_pithani]

Thanks Trevor , somehow after set of key presses the issues disappeared but it normally appears after fresh installation and I would definitely follow this sequence next time . I believe we can close this thread.
btw how did you conclude that its ctrl key prob & to solve we need to press both controls to unstick ?

[BShT]

if you press ctrl-r you will see ^[r at console

[TrevorH]

& to solve we need to press both controls to unstick

And for that bit, you don't know which of them is stuck down so pressing and releasing them both makes sure.