How to Create New Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 10
After this tutorial, you should be able to create new keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10.
There are many more shortcuts/function keys you can add to your Windows aside from the normal system shortcuts and function keys (Ctrl, Fn, Alt Gr, Shift, Home key, F1 to F12, Insert, Esc, Enter, Pg Up, Pg Dn, End, Tab, among many others).
In this article, I will show you how to create new keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10.
For instance, I have a shortcut on my desktop for PHOTOSHOP. To create a new keyboard shortcut for PHOTOSHOP, I will need to combine certain keys on the keyboard; the new shortcut key I created will automatically launch Photoshop with just a click.
Steps to Create New Keyboard Shortcuts
- Right-click on the software or application for which you want to create a shortcut.
- Select Properties. A page will pop up, and you will see an option labeled Shortcut key. Choose a preferred key for your shortcut, then apply the shortcut key.
NOTE: When creating a new shortcut key, ensure to use a combination of Ctrl and Alt before the alphabet for the shortcut. For instance: Ctrl + Alt + W (The “W” could be any alphabet depending on your preference).
Click APPLY > OK to save it. After saving, try tapping the shortcut key on your keyboard; it should launch the program you set it for.
Conclusion
We have come to the end of this tutorial on how to create new keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10. If you encounter any problems following the steps above, please drop a comment, and I will guide you through.
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