What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shift key regularly errs (5)" mean?

The definition is "Shift". The wordplay uses alternating, charade. ALT (synonym of "key") + ER (alternate letters of "errs") [alternating: "regularly"]; definition: "Shift" The answer is ALTER.

Shift key regularly errs (5)

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