How do I assign the Ctrl key to the Right click key beside Alt key on Surface Laptop 5 ?

Here's a solution..

Install PowerToys Install PowerToys | Microsoft Learn

Go to Settings, Keyboard Manager, Remap a Key

Set this up:

Then, hit OK and when you get

Select Continue Anyway and this saved configuration works for me. The Menu key now operates as a Control Key (Powertoys has to be kept running in the background and the Keyboard mapper needs to be set to on.)

Hope this helps. Please DO mark as answer if it solved your problem.

Totally wrong. The Microsoft Keyboard Center is not the solution, nor is Sticky Keys (I can't even figure out why you would suggest this). If you want to know exactly what devices are supported by the MKC, there is a support page with this information Which devices are supported by Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center? - Microsoft Support

Power Toys actually can be used to remap MOST keys on a Surface Laptop PowerToys Keyboard Manager utility for Windows | Microsoft Learn although I note that the dropdown does not contain VK MENU which is what I believe would be needed. I AM asking around on this one. Edit*: it is the Apps/Menu key in PowerToys and I have TESTED and posted instructions.*

However, I'm afraid that this is already configured by design and may no longer be able to reassign. You can try checking How do I reassign hot keys for my keyboard? - Microsoft Support but this might only work on external keyboards.

Otherwise, you might also want to check Sticky keys on your device. Go to Windows Settings>Ease of access>Keyboard>Use Sticky Keys.

Checking to see if you had any luck with Power Toys?

Take a look at What Is the Menu Key For? (and How to Remap It) (howtogeek.com)

Edit: I've figured out how to do this with Microsoft PowerToys, see Thread "How do I assign the Ctrl key to the Right click key beside Alt key on Surface Laptop 5 ?" page 1: Barb Bowman's reply on December 28, 2022 (microsoft.com) below.

Hello BondSam007,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Community. I understand how important this set-up for you.

However, I'm afraid that this is already configured by design and may no longer be able to reassign. You can try checking How do I reassign hot keys for my keyboard? - Microsoft Support but this might only work on external keyboards.

Otherwise, you might also want to check Sticky keys on your device. Go to Windows Settings>Ease of access>Keyboard>Use Sticky Keys.

Feel free to respond on this thread to keep me posted.

Regards,

StevenK