Windows 10: Keyboard shortcut

Discus and support Keyboard shortcut in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Every key is linked with a shortcut, for example, E will open File Explorer, D brings me to the desktop, W opens the whiteboard, and so on. Yesterday,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by 963dd, Jun 22, 2022.

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    Keyboard shortcut


    Every key is linked with a shortcut, for example, E will open File Explorer, D brings me to the desktop, W opens the whiteboard, and so on. Yesterday, I was using my laptop like usually and it just happened this morning, randomly. The weirdest thing is that the exact same thing happened also last summer. I didn't fix the problem at that time, I got tired of it and didn't touch my laptop until the end of August, because school was about to start; my laptop was working again.Right now, I am typing on the same laptop Windows 10, but it still has the problem. It happens randomly. I am currently

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    963dd, Jun 22, 2022
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  2. How to create a shortcut for a keyboard shortcut.

    Hi Marcos,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are willing to create Keyboard shortcut on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps in the below Microsoft article to create
    a keyboard shortcut for an app.

    Create keyboard shortcuts to open desktop apps

    Note: The troubleshooting steps in the above link are meant for windows 8, however, you can use the same for windows 10 as well.

    Refer below article for more information on Keyboard shortcuts.

    Keyboard shortcuts

    Please post back with above information and we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Vinodh_Kumar V, Jun 22, 2022
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  3. 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

    Keyboard shortcuts in Windows

    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.
     
    Amit(Kumar), Jun 22, 2022
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  4. Keyboard shortcut

    Keyboard Shortcut For Volume Control

    Hello Lenny,

    To better assist you with your concern, I'd like to know the following:

    • Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:
    • Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
    • Click OK
    • What is the make and model of your computer?
    • Are you using a laptop keyboard or external keyboard?
    Adjusting the volume levels using the keyboard shortcuts depends if your device/keyboard supports media keys.

    Meanwhile, let's try creating a shortcut key for the Master Volume. Refer to the steps below:

    1. Right-click on an empty area on Desktop, then select
    New
    and Shortcut.

    2. Copy and paste the location below:

    C:\\Windows\System32\SndVol.exe -T 76611119 0

    3. Click on Next button and provide a name for the said Shortcut and click Finish.

    4. Right-click on it and select Properties.

    5. Assigned your desired shortcut key like F11 or F10 by just pressing it in the
    Shortcut key area.

    6. Click Apply and Click OK to save changes.

    Looking forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Melchizedek Qui, Jun 22, 2022
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