Why "map! <C-q> :q <CR> " does not work in vim.


 
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Why "map! <C-q> :q <CR> " does not work in vim.

Hello,
I input :map! <C-q> :q <CR> in command line mode, then return to normal mode, and press ctrl-q, but vim does not quit. Why?

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