How Do I Create a Custom Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 11?

You can easily create custom keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11 by following these steps:

1. Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Accessibility: Click on "Accessibility" in the left sidebar.
3. Select Keyboard: Click on "Keyboard" in the right pane.
4. Choose "Keyboard shortcuts": Scroll down and click on "Keyboard shortcuts."
5. Add a new shortcut: Click on the "Add" button to create a new shortcut.
6. Select the action: Choose the action you want to assign the shortcut to. This could be a specific app, a system function, or a specific command.
7. Assign the shortcut keys: Enter the desired keyboard combination in the "Shortcut key" field. Make sure the combination is not already assigned to another action.
8. Save the shortcut: Click on "Save" to confirm the new keyboard shortcut.

Example:

Let's say you want to create a shortcut to open your favorite web browser, Google Chrome.

• You would choose "Google Chrome" from the "Action" dropdown.
• You would enter "Ctrl+Shift+G" in the "Shortcut key" field.
• After clicking "Save," pressing Ctrl+Shift+G will open Google Chrome.

Note: You can also customize existing keyboard shortcuts by clicking on the "Edit" button next to them.

Pro Tip: To avoid conflicts with existing shortcuts, try to use unique keyboard combinations. You can also use the "Check for conflicts" option to see if the shortcut you are creating is already assigned.