Hi, I have a new laptop, but instead of a ctrl key next to the alt button, I have this second "|\" key, but I really want that to be a ctrl key. Switching out the physical key I know isn't such a big deal if I get my hands on the same thing, but is it possible to tell all my software to pretend this is a ctrl key instead of what it is?
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The user “Windozer” is asking if it's possible to reassign a non-standard key (a second "\|" key) on their new laptop to function as a Ctrl key through software, rather than physically modifying the keyboard. “Neemobeer” suggests using Microsoft PowerToys, a free utility that includes a keyboard remapping feature, as a solution. The overall sentiment is technical inquiry followed by a helpful recommendation for software-based remapping.
The user “Windozer” is asking if it's possible to reassign a non-standard key (a second "\|" key) on their new laptop to function as a Ctrl key through software, rather than physically modifying the keyboard. “Neemobeer” suggests using Microsoft PowerToys, a free utility that includes a keyboard remapping feature, as a solution. The overall sentiment is technical inquiry followed by a helpful recommendation for software-based remapping.
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I would use PowerToys which is a free Microsoft utility. It also includes a keyboard remapper
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