How to remap Copilot to any key on Windows 11
Do you want a physical dedicated key to access Copilot? Here’s how on Windows 11.
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OnWindows 11, new computers start shipping with adedicated buttonto get quick access to Copilot. However, since this is a physical addition to the keyboard, the existing devices won’t have a dedicated physical option to access the chatbot.
Of course, you can use the"Windows key + C"keyboard shortcut or the Taskbar button to open the chatbot interface. Microsoft is even trying toopen the Copilot panel automaticallyon devices with monitors equal to or larger than 27 inches. However, if you want to open Copilot on the desktop with a dedicated key, it’s still possible to do this by remapping any key on the keyboard to the Copilot shortcut.
Although you have many ways to do this using different tools, you can also use PowerToys, which includesmany useful featuresto improve your productivity in addition to the remap tool, and it’s a more universal solution that will apply to everyone and not only to users with specific keyboards.
In thishow-to guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to remap Copilot to any key on the keyboard on Windows 11.
How to assign Copilot a specific keyboard key on Windows 11
Windows 11 doesn’t include an app for key remapping, but you can use the remap tool available in PowerToys. If you already have the app on your computer, skip the installation and jump to the remapping instructions.
1. Install PowerToys
To install PowerToys on your computer, use these steps:
You can also download the app from the officialGitHub page.
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2. Remap Copilot key
To remap the Copilot shortcut to a specific key on the keyboard, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, press the assigned key to open Copilot.
While remapping my keyboard for this guide, I noticed that the action didn’t execute right away after I pressed the key, but after a few presses, the mapping started working as expected.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
