You can create custom keyboard shortcuts for programs by accessing the program's properties through its icon.
Creating custom keyboard shortcuts in Windows allows you to launch or interact with applications quickly using a key combination. This process is straightforward and can significantly speed up your workflow. The method typically involves accessing the properties of the program's shortcut icon.
Steps to Create a Custom Keyboard Shortcut
Follow these steps to assign a custom keyboard shortcut to a program on your Windows computer, as outlined in the provided reference:
- Locate the Program Icon: Find the icon for the program you want to create a shortcut for. This could be on your desktop, in the Start Menu, or on the Taskbar.
- Access the Context Menu: Right-click the desired program icon. This will open a drop-down menu.
- Navigate to Program Name: At the bottom of this drop-down menu, you will see the name of the program listed, typically above the "unpin" option. Right-click the name of the program here.
- Open Properties: From the new menu that appears, Left-click on "properties". This will open the program's properties window.
- Find the Shortcut Key Field: In the properties window, navigate to the "Shortcut" tab (this is usually the default tab). Look for the text box labeled "Shortcut key".
- Define Your Shortcut: Click on the "Shortcut key" text box. Now, press the keyboard combination you want to use for the shortcut (e.g.,
Ctrl + Alt + C). Windows will automatically fill in the field based on the keys you press. Keep in mind that some combinations might be reserved by the system. - Apply and Confirm: Once your desired keyboard combination is displayed in the box, click "ok" to save the changes.
Your custom keyboard shortcut is now active. You can test it by pressing the key combination you set; the program should launch.
This method is a practical way to personalize your Windows environment and improve efficiency by quickly accessing frequently used applications with a simple key press.
For more details, you can refer to the resource: How to create custom keyboard shortcuts in Windows.
