Windows 11 doesnt just come with a new coat of paint.
Lets get started by looking at the new Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts.
Then, well guide you on how to easily change those keyboard shortcuts using Microsofts own PowerToys tool.
13 Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts actually worth using
Just getting up and running with Windows 11?
Windows + C: Opens the Chat feature in Microsoft Teams, if thats your thing.
Windows + N: Opens the notifications and calendar panel.
Windows + W: Slides in the new widgets panel.
Windows + D: Show or hide the desktop.
Windows + Tab: Opens the new virtual desktops interface that shows all open windows in the current desktop.
you could switch to a different desktop from the bottom.
Windows + Ctrl + D: Add a new virtual desktop.
Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops.
Windows + Ctrl + F4: exit the current virtual desktop.
Windows + H: Start the new voice typing feature.
Similarly, you’ve got the option to make other keyboard shortcuts easier to use.
All of this is possible to do using Microsofts PowerToys tool.
Its available in Preview for Windows 10 and 11, though stable enough for day-to-day use.
you could download the latest version fromReleasessection of thePowerToys GitHub page.
Once youve installed it, go to the Keyboard Manager section of the sidebar and click Remap a Key.
In thePhysical Keysection, enter the key(s) you want to use.
(In my example, thats Alt (Left).)
In the Mapped To section, enter the keyboard shortcut that you want it to become.
For me, thats Windows + Tab.
you’re able to create multiple keyboard shortcuts at once.
Once youre done, hit the OK button to keep your configs.
