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This wikiHow teaches you how to reassign your keyboard buttons and select a different function for any button on your keyboard, using Windows.
Steps
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Download SharpKeys from https://github.com/randyrants/sharpkeys/releases . SharpKeys is an open-source software that allows you to reassign your keyboard buttons on Windows.
- Click the latest ZIP file download of SharpKeys (e.g., sharpkeys394.zip ) to download the file.
- Once downloaded, unzip the file .
Expert Q&A
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QuestionAre there any other ways to do this?Michael Thompson-Brown is a Cybersecurity Expert based in Portland, Maine. He is the owner and founder of PCRescue!, a company that provides cybersecurity and data management solutions to small businesses and individuals. Michael has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry and is a certified ethical hacker. He is passionate about helping clients protect their data and systems from malicious attacks and helping them optimize their online presence and reach. He received a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.To bind keys in Windows, begin by opening the application or game where you intend to customize key bindings. Some keyboard models have dedicated applications for key binding. If applicable, launch the keyboard's accompanying software. Otherwise, you can open the application or game settings and locate the key binding or key mapping section. Select the action you want to assign a key to and press the desired key or key combination. Ensure to save your changes before exiting the settings menu.Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
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