diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ba95188..27d62f4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ Or install it yourself as:
       * [2.6.3.8 :min](#2638-min)
       * [2.6.3.9 :max](#2639-max)
       * [2.6.3.10 :submit_keys](#26310-submit_keys)
-      * [2.6.3.11 :select_key](#262311-select_key)
+      * [2.6.3.11 :select_keys](#262311-select_keys)
     * [2.6.4 enum_select](#264-enum_select)
       * [2.6.4.1 :per_page](#2641-per_page)
       * [2.6.4.1 :disabled](#2641-disabled)
@@ -1239,14 +1239,14 @@ The user can then press the `Ctrl+S` key to confirm their selection:
 
 Please note that alphanumeric keys are *not* supported.
 
-#### 2.6.3.11 `:select_key`
+#### 2.6.3.11 `:select_keys`
 
 You can configure which key selects an option (`:space` default).
 This is particularly useful in conjunction with the `filter` option, as you may have choices that include spaces.
 
 ```ruby
 choices = ["gin", "gin tonic", "gin fizz", "beer"]
-prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", choices, filter: true, select_key: :ctrl_s)
+prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", choices, filter: true, select_keys: [:ctrl_s])
 # =>
 # Select drinks? (Press ↑/↓ arrow keys to move, Ctrl+S/Ctrl+A|R to select (all|rev), Enter to finish and letters to filter)
 # ‣ ⬡ gin
@@ -1282,6 +1282,19 @@ The user can then press the `Ctrl+S` key combo to select the options:
 #   ⬡ gin fizz
 ```
 
+Similar to the `:submit_keys` option, you may also pass your own key labels to be displayed in the hint:
+
+```ruby
+choices = ["gin", "gin tonic", "gin fizz", "beer"]
+prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", choices, filter: true, select_keys: [{ctr_s: "Ctrl-S"}, {space: "Spacebar"}])
+# =>
+# Select drinks? (Press ↑/↓ arrow keys to move, Ctrl-S or Spacebar/Ctrl+A|R to select (all|rev), Enter to finish and letters to filter)
+# ‣ ⬡ gin
+#   ⬡ gin tonic
+#   ⬡ gin fizz
+#   ⬡ beer
+```
+
 Please note that alphanumeric keys are *not* supported.
 
 ### 2.6.4 enum_select
diff --git a/examples/multi_select_custom_keys.rb b/examples/multi_select_custom_keys.rb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ad12b9c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/multi_select_custom_keys.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+# frozen_string_literal: true
+
+require_relative "../lib/tty-prompt"
+
+prompt = TTY::Prompt.new
+
+drinks = %w[vodka beer wine whisky bourbon]
+prompt.multi_select("Choose your favourite drink?", drinks,
+                    submit_keys: [:return, {escape: "Esc"}],
+                    select_keys: [{space: "Spacebar"}, :ctrl_s])
diff --git a/lib/tty/prompt/list.rb b/lib/tty/prompt/list.rb
index 0866ea0..f2c82dc 100644
--- a/lib/tty/prompt/list.rb
+++ b/lib/tty/prompt/list.rb
@@ -205,8 +205,8 @@ def key_help_label(key_name)
       # @return [String]
       #
       # @api private
-      def submit_keys_help
-        labels = @submit_keys.values.uniq
+      def keys_help(keys)
+        labels = keys.values.uniq
         if labels.length == 1
           labels[0]
         else
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ def default_help
         str << " or 1-#{choices.size} number" if enumerate?
         str << " to move"
         str << (filterable? ? "," : " and")
-        str << " #{submit_keys_help} to select"
+        str << " #{keys_help(@submit_keys)} to select"
         str << " and letters to filter" if filterable?
         str << ")"
         str.join
diff --git a/lib/tty/prompt/multi_list.rb b/lib/tty/prompt/multi_list.rb
index 9e162d6..8ffd805 100644
--- a/lib/tty/prompt/multi_list.rb
+++ b/lib/tty/prompt/multi_list.rb
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ class MultiList < List
       def initialize(prompt, **options)
         super
         @selected = SelectedChoices.new
-        @select_key = options.fetch(:select_key) { :space }
+        @select_keys = keys_with_labels(options.fetch(:select_keys, [:space]))
         @help = options[:help]
         @echo = options.fetch(:echo, true)
         @min  = options[:min]
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ def select_choice
       #
       # @api private
       def keypress(event)
-        if event.key.name == @select_key
+        if @select_keys.include?(event.key.name)
           select_choice
         else
           super(event)
@@ -113,11 +113,11 @@ def keyctrl_r(*)
       #
       # @api private
       def check_clashing_keys
-        return unless @submit_keys.include?(@select_key)
+        return if (@submit_keys.keys & @select_keys.keys).empty?
 
         raise ConfigurationError,
               ":submit_keys #{@submit_keys.keys} are clashing with " \
-              ":select_key (:#{@select_key})"
+              ":select_keys #{@select_keys.keys}"
       end
 
       # Setup default options and active selection
@@ -177,12 +177,12 @@ def default_help
         str << "(Press "
         str << "#{arrows_help} arrow"
         str << " or 1-#{choices.size} number" if enumerate?
-        str << " to move, #{key_help_label(@select_key)}"
+        str << " to move, #{keys_help(@select_keys)}"
         str << "/Ctrl+A|R" if @max.nil?
         str << " to select"
         str << " (all|rev)" if @max.nil?
         str << (filterable? ? "," : " and")
-        str << " #{submit_keys_help} to finish"
+        str << " #{keys_help(@submit_keys)} to finish"
         str << " and letters to filter" if filterable?
         str << ")"
         str.join
diff --git a/spec/unit/multi_select_spec.rb b/spec/unit/multi_select_spec.rb
index 1e6a4eb..e369863 100644
--- a/spec/unit/multi_select_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/unit/multi_select_spec.rb
@@ -84,15 +84,30 @@ def exit_message(prompt, choices)
     expect(prompt.output.string).to eq(expected_output)
   end
 
-  it "selects item when custom key pressed" do
+  it "selects item when custom key pressed and shows custom key labels" do
     choices = %w[vodka beer wine whisky bourbon]
     prompt.input << "\C-s\r"
     prompt.input.rewind
-    expect(prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", choices, select_key: :ctrl_s)).to eq(["vodka"])
+    expect(prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", choices, select_keys: [:ctrl_s, {escape: "Esc"}])).to eq(["vodka"])
 
     expected_output =
       output_helper("Select drinks?", choices, "vodka", [], init: true,
-        hint: "Press #{up_down} arrow to move, Ctrl+S/Ctrl+A|R to select (all|rev) and Enter to finish") +
+        hint: "Press #{up_down} arrow to move, Ctrl+S or Esc/Ctrl+A|R to select (all|rev) and Enter to finish") +
+      output_helper("Select drinks?", choices, "vodka", ["vodka"]) +
+      exit_message("Select drinks?", %w[vodka])
+
+    expect(prompt.output.string).to eq(expected_output)
+  end
+
+  it "selects item and submits selection with custom keys" do
+    choices = %w[vodka beer wine whisky bourbon]
+    prompt.input << "\C-s\e"
+    prompt.input.rewind
+    expect(prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", choices, select_keys: [:ctrl_s], submit_keys: [{escape: "Esc"}])).to eq(["vodka"])
+
+    expected_output =
+      output_helper("Select drinks?", choices, "vodka", [], init: true,
+        hint: "Press #{up_down} arrow to move, Ctrl+S/Ctrl+A|R to select (all|rev) and Esc to finish") +
       output_helper("Select drinks?", choices, "vodka", ["vodka"]) +
       exit_message("Select drinks?", %w[vodka])
 
@@ -272,16 +287,16 @@ def exit_message(prompt, choices)
     expect {
       prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", %w[vodka beer wine], submit_keys: [:space])
     }.to raise_error(TTY::Prompt::ConfigurationError,
-                     ":submit_keys [:space] are clashing with :select_key (:space)")
+                     ":submit_keys [:space] are clashing with :select_keys [:space]")
   end
 
   it "raises error when submit and select keys clash (configured)" do
     prompt.input << "\r"
     prompt.input.rewind
     expect {
-      prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", %w[vodka beer wine], submit_keys: %i[space ctrl_s], select_key: :space)
+      prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", %w[vodka beer wine], submit_keys: %i[space ctrl_s], select_keys: [:space])
     }.to raise_error(TTY::Prompt::ConfigurationError,
-                     ":submit_keys [:space, :ctrl_s] are clashing with :select_key (:space)")
+                     ":submit_keys [:space, :ctrl_s] are clashing with :select_keys [:space]")
   end
 
 
@@ -756,7 +771,7 @@ def exit_message(prompt, choices)
       prompt.input << "\r"
       prompt.input.rewind
 
-      expect(prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", choices, filter: true, select_key: :ctrl_s)).to eq(["gin fizz", "gin tonic"])
+      expect(prompt.multi_select("Select drinks?", choices, filter: true, select_keys: [:ctrl_s])).to eq(["gin fizz", "gin tonic"])
 
       expected_output =
         output_helper("Select drinks?", choices, "gin", [], init: true,