how do i reassign shortcut key combinations to a new shortcut

Question

I no longer want to associate an old shortcut key combination (as in desktop 'Shortcut') but rather reassign the key combination to an entirely new shortcut. How do I do this ?

Answer 1

You can also download PowerToys from Microsot Store app, and use the Keyboard manager option from PowerToys to remap the shortcuts.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/keyboard-manager

Answer 2

To reassign a keyboard shortcut from one desktop "Shortcut" to another, you must first clear it from the original file before Windows will let the new one use it. Windows typically won't allow two different shortcuts to share the same custom key combination.

Step 1: Remove the Old Shortcut Key

1. Locate the original desktop shortcut that currently uses the key combination.
2. Right-click the icon and select Properties.
3. In the Shortcut tab, click inside the Shortcut key field.
4. Press Backspace to clear the current key combination (it should change to "None").
5. Click Apply and then OK.

Step 2: Assign the Key to the New Shortcut

1. Locate or create the new shortcut file you want to trigger.
2. Right-click it and select Properties.
3. Go to the Shortcut tab and click inside the Shortcut key box.
4. Press the new key combination on your keyboard. Windows will automatically format it (e.g., Ctrl + Alt + [Your Key]).
5. Click Apply and OK.

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Marcin