Windows 10: Remove alt+space keyboard shortcut

I learned that this is supposed to open Copilot app. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/alt-spacebar-launches-copilot-i-dont-want-that-i/597bbaf0-f4d8-4fd5-9028-cbfcf18fdf3dI don't even have Copilot. Alt+space opens a webpage in a browser. How do I get rid of it? It's insane! I was using alt+space shortcut for my own stuff way before this. Now both actions are invoked. yuck!

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Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

Hi,



Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

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  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?
  
  
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.

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  Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)
  
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  And check if it works
  

Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:

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  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

How to change the default keyboard layout shortcut.

Hi,

I would like to inform you that presently you may change the default keyboard layout by pressing
Windows key + space and I would like to inform you that it is not possible to change the keyboard shortcut for the keyboard layout.

• If you would like to create shortcut for the applications, please follow the below steps:
• Right click on the application and select properties.
• Enter a key combination in the Shortcut key field. The combination must be CTRL + ALT + a letter / number.

Hope the information helps. Please do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Zoom Workplace keyboard shortcut overrides custom Word 365 shortcut

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.



To get control of your custom keyboard shortcut back from Zoom, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Disable the Keyboard Shortcut in Zoom

1. Open Zoom and sign in to your account.
   
2. Click on your profile picture and select Settings.
   
3. Navigate to Keyboard Shortcuts.
   
4. Find the shortcut for Ctrl+Alt+C and disable it or reassign it to a different key combination.
   

Step 2: Reassign the Keyboard Shortcut in Word 365

1. Open Microsoft Word.
   
2. Click on File in the top-left corner and then select Options.
   
3. In the Word Options window, click on Customize Ribbon.
   
4. Under the "Customize the Ribbon and keyboard shortcuts" section, click the Customize button for "Keyboard shortcuts".
   
5. In the Categories section, select the category that contains the command you want to assign the shortcut to.
   
6. In the Commands section, select the specific command.
   
7. In the Press new shortcut key box, press Ctrl+Alt+C.
   
8. Click Assign and then Close.
   

Step 3: Verify the Shortcut

1. Test the shortcut in Word to ensure it now performs the desired function.
   

Additional Tips

• If the shortcut still does not work, you may need to restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.
  
• Ensure that no other applications are using the same shortcut, as this can cause conflicts.
  

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!