diff --git a/kitty/config_data.py b/kitty/config_data.py
index e6d179841..b9d5a5558 100644
--- a/kitty/config_data.py
+++ b/kitty/config_data.py
@@ -53,7 +53,8 @@ def parse_mods(parts: Iterable[str], sc: str) -> Optional[int]:
         try:
             mods |= getattr(defines, 'GLFW_MOD_' + map_mod(m.upper()))
         except AttributeError:
-            log_error('Shortcut: {} has unknown modifier, ignoring'.format(sc))
+            if m.upper() != 'NONE':
+                log_error('Shortcut: {} has unknown modifier, ignoring'.format(sc))
             return None
 
     return mods