How to Remap Any Key or Shortcut on Windows 11

To remap any key or shortcut on Windows 11, you can use either the built-in Windows tools or third-party software. Here are two common methods:

1. Using PowerToys (Free, Microsoft Tool)

Microsoft PowerToys is a free tool that offers many utilities for customizing and enhancing Windows. It includes a feature called Keyboard Manager, which allows you to remap keys and shortcuts.

Steps to remap keys with PowerToys:

1. Download and Install PowerToys:

   • Visit PowerToys GitHub page or download it from the Microsoft Store.

2. Open PowerToys:

   • After installation, search for PowerToys in the Start menu and open it.

3. Navigate to the Keyboard Manager:

   • In the PowerToys settings window, select Keyboard Manager from the left sidebar.

4. Remap a Key:

   • Click Remap a key under the Key Remapping section.
   • In the Key Remap window, click the + (plus) sign to add a new remap.

5. Choose the Key to Remap:

   • In the Physical Key column, click the key you want to change.
   • In the Mapped To column, select the key or shortcut you want it to perform.

6. Save the Remap:

   • Once you’ve selected the desired key and action, click OK to apply the changes.
   • Your remap is now active.

7. Shortcut Remapping:

   • To remap a shortcut (e.g., Ctrl + C to something else), follow similar steps in the Shortcut section of the remapping tool.