Windows 10: How to change keyboard shortcuts in file explorer

Discus and support How to change keyboard shortcuts in file explorer in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Instead of Ctrl+number to go to the n-th tab, I want Alt+number. How do I customize keyboard shortcuts? That's such a basic feature... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Duvate, Jun 11, 2023.

  1. Duvate Win User

    How to change keyboard shortcuts in file explorer


    Instead of Ctrl+number to go to the n-th tab, I want Alt+number. How do I customize keyboard shortcuts? That's such a basic feature

    :)
     
    Duvate, Jun 11, 2023
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  2. Keyboard shortcuts change

    Hi Pandax,

    We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

    Before proceeding, we need to know more information to help you better.


    • What shortcuts you wish to change specifically on Windows 10 including shortcuts which start with Windows logo?

    • Do you use Windows 10 on Desktop/Laptop?
    Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys that you can use to perform a task that would typically require a mouse or other pointing device. Keyboard shortcuts can make it easier to work with your PC, saving you time and effort as you
    work with Windows and other apps. You may try the below steps on Windows 10 to change the settings related to Keyboard on Windows 10 and check if it helps.


    • Open Start menu and type
      Settings in the search bar.

    • Click on Ease of access.

    • Select Keyboard and you can change the options as you wish.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kiran Kishore, Jun 11, 2023
    #2
  3. 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.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Jun 11, 2023
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  4. Memsahib Win User

    How to change keyboard shortcuts in file explorer

    Windows keyboard shortcuts

    I have a list of win10 keyboard shortcuts but some do not do as suggested. For example : F2 doesn't allow me to change the name of the item - but F4 does. I got the list from Windows 10 website ; Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
     
    Memsahib, Jun 11, 2023
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