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Need to change the shortcut keys for Copy/Paste Hotkeys

Anonymous
2012-10-08T19:22:32+00:00

I would like to learn how to change the copy/paste hotkeys for the entire computer rather than for a specific program such as excel or internet explorer. Specifically, I want to change the copy and paste button from control C  (2 buttons) to just F1 (1 stroke), if possible. Thanks in advance for the reply!

Original Title: Change Copy/Paste Hotkeys

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility

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Anonymous
2012-10-09T10:05:43+00:00

Hi,

The copy and paste keys are Windows keys by default and cannot be re-configured or the function cannot be re-assigned to other keys.

Refer:

Keyboard shortcuts for Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449

Hope this helps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-05-27T21:49:26+00:00

    I might literally switch to Mac because of this inconvenience. My work makes me copy and paste all the time. For copy and paste, alt+c and v would be WAY easier than ctrl + c

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-08-09T22:54:22+00:00

    "hope this helps" you made it worse for him

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-12-29T21:35:04+00:00

    Yes - I did resolve!!!

    As far as I've learned, it can't be changed through the windows OS itself; but I did resolve this by using two work-arounds.

    1) Bought a mouse with seven keys/assignable key-strokes and downloaded the Logitech SetPoint software. Used SetPoint to assign copy and paste to the two thumb buttons (e.g., buttons 4 & 5, I think)

    http://support.logitech.com/en\_gb/software/setpoint

    ---> See example for Logitech M510 mouse ---> http://support.logitech.com/en\_gb/product/wireless-mouse-m510

    2) I downloaded AutoHotkey, and learned how to write a simple macro to assign the keys control+V to a single key that I do not use frequently (i.e., F1 & F2, but I can assign them to any key or key combination). Also, I can turn the macro off if I'm in a program where I need to use those keys.

    https://autohotkey.com/

    Hopefully this helps you - it has definitely helped me!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-12-29T19:12:10+00:00

    Did you ever resolve this issue?

    I just switched to a windows computer and cant believe I cannot make copy  alt+c

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