Share via

Ctrl + c opens search box, any ideas why?

Anonymous
2023-02-21T23:15:35+00:00

I was looking up the definition of a word for something I had to do, and when I tried to copy it, it opened the search box instead of copying it. I don't know why this happens, or how to make it not happen. Can someone help?

Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

5 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-24T14:54:38+00:00

    For Microsoft Edge I just noticed they added an "ask me anything" search box at the top and doing ctrl-c makes me go into the search bar, similar to crtl + L for google. I am guessing Microsoft did not realize this when adding their AI chat box and will add a way to change the key bind.

    You can try downloading an older version of Microsoft Edge that does not have the chat bot to see if that resolve the issue.

    Was this answer helpful?

    2 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2023-02-24T15:45:31+00:00

    Same problem with me. When you change the search engine to google or change the browser to chrome this problem will disappear. Plz fix that bug. Same with using ctrl+v

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2023-02-23T11:24:17+00:00

    I would also suggest you try running the Keyboard Troubleshooter

    On your search bar, type Troubleshoot settings

    Click on Additional Troubleshooter

    Select Keyboard then Run the troubleshooter

    Wait for it to finish the process.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2023-02-22T22:30:24+00:00

    I uninstalled and reinstalled my keyboard drivers, but ctrl + c still opens the search box. The search box opens on bing btw, if that gives more information.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  5. Anonymous
    2023-02-22T00:29:03+00:00

    Hello Pikachubot

    Im Juliet and Im happy to help you :)

    I would suggest you first try uninstalling and reinstalling your keyboard drivers as instructed in the link below:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/upd...

    I hope it helps! Let me know what happens :)

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments