Windows 10: calculator shortcut key

Have Windows 10. Want a calculator shortcut key on desktop. Can only find how to put it on the start menu. Do not want it there.

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Calculator keyboard shortcuts don't work in Windows 10!

Hi,

To assist you better regarding your concern, we suggest that you follow the steps provided by RPG 17A on June 15, 2016. Once you have the calculator on the desktop, follow these steps to create a shortcut key:

• Click on Shortcut tab.
• In line with Shortcut key, press any letter that you desire to use for shortcut.
• Once done, you can try the keys that you have created for the Calculator shortcut.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Keyboard shortcut to open the calculator

Hello,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I request you to try the below steps:

• Type "Calculator" in start menu.
• Click on Calculator and drag it to desktop.
• Right click on it and select Properties.
• Now go to Shortcut tab and add a shortcut.
• Click on OK.

You may also refer the following article for keyboard shortcuts:

Keyboard shortcuts

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/keyboard-shortcuts

I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.

 

How to use a function key/shortkey to open the Calculator in Windows 10

Hi,

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

1. Press Windows key + R.

2. Type C:\Windows\System32 and press enter

3. Type calc.exe in the file explorer search bar.

4. Once the calculator icon appears, right click on it and select 'create shortcut". You will get the option to create the shortcut in the desktop.

5. Press Windows key + D to go back to desktop.

6. Right click on the calculator shortcut icon and select "properties".

7. Click the "shortcut" tab.

8. Under Shortcut key, click on "none" and press "C" and save the changes. .

9. The new shortcut key will change to Ctrl +Alt + C. Save the changes and check the functionality.

Hope this helps.

Let us know if you need further assistance.