Do you want to customize the keyboard by remapping the keys? Why buy a new keyboard for your Windows when you can reconfigure the keyboard by remapping the keys. If are using Windows and the keyboard has some misplaced keys or keys that no longer work, or you want that Mac-style Command key on Windows keyboard, this can be done on your Windows 10 PC easily, here's how you can remap the keys on Windows 10.
Remapping the keys is easy, all you need is this tool called PowerToys for Windows 10, thanks to Microsoft's free PowerToys utility which helps you to reassign any key to work like any other key.
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How To Remap Keys On Windows 10
To remap keyboard keys on Windows 10, follow these steps.
- Download the Microsoft tool, PowerToys, and install it on your PC.
- Launch the PowerToys and click the Keyboard Manager.
- On the right side, click on Remap a key button.
- In the next window, click on the (+) button as shown to add a key mapping.
- Choose the key that you want to remap, you can choose any key you wish to change. It's suggested to use the one that's not working, broken, rarely used, or the Alt key if you are coming from a Mac-based computer.
- Now choose a function key for the key you selected, choose Ctrl key if you have selected Alt key, or choose any other.
- Click OK and Continue Anyway.
There's no point in buying a whole new keyboard just because a single key isn't working or it's broken. If you can change it using the PowerToys tool in Windows, it can save you some money or time. If you frequently move from Mac to Windows, you may notice that remapping the Alt key to Ctrl can help you a lot.
That's how you can remap the keys on Windows 10. If you like this guide, you can also check how to use the function keys without pressing the Fn key on Windows 10. Do check more Windows guides, tutorials, tips, and tricks. For more updates on the latest smartphones and tech, follow us on our social media profiles.
Remapping the keys is easy, all you need is this tool called PowerToys for Windows 10, thanks to Microsoft's free PowerToys utility which helps you to reassign any key to work like any other key.
I need microsoft powerpoint. I'm trying to force my Magic Keyboard into pairing mode so I can pair it with a Windows computer. The issue is, I can't unpair it because the iMac has crapped the bed. The only wireless keyboard had a way to force it into pairing mode (holding down the power button), but since this one doesn't have a power button but rather a switch, I'm at a. I have Windows 10 Nov/2020 installed on my Surface Pro 3, and the 2012 version of Apple Bluetooth keyboard. Connecting the two, gave me grief for three days. Finally, after trying all of the above suggestions, and even by combining a couple of them. The Magic Mouse 2 can easily go from box to computer desk when paired with a Mac, but it is not limited to Apple products. With a little tweaking, it's possible to link this rechargeable accessory with Windows 10. The magic mouse and keyboard only seem to fail to connect to Windows on newer Apple (i)Macs but not on older ones. The problem only exists on Bootcamp and not if the Apple Keyboard and mouse are connected to another Windows PC (for instance a Dell) directly. I recently bought an Apple magic keyboard with numeric pad to use with my computer, after reading threads online that you can connect it via Bluetooth to a Windows PC. When I search to add a new Bluetooth device, my PC doesn't find the keyboard. I tested the keyboard with my MacBook Pro where I am able to use it fine.
How To Remap Keys On Windows 10
To remap keyboard keys on Windows 10, follow these steps.
- Download the Microsoft tool, PowerToys, and install it on your PC.
- Launch the PowerToys and click the Keyboard Manager.
- On the right side, click on Remap a key button.
- In the next window, click on the (+) button as shown to add a key mapping.
- Choose the key that you want to remap, you can choose any key you wish to change. It's suggested to use the one that's not working, broken, rarely used, or the Alt key if you are coming from a Mac-based computer.
- Now choose a function key for the key you selected, choose Ctrl key if you have selected Alt key, or choose any other.
- Click OK and Continue Anyway.
There's no point in buying a whole new keyboard just because a single key isn't working or it's broken. If you can change it using the PowerToys tool in Windows, it can save you some money or time. If you frequently move from Mac to Windows, you may notice that remapping the Alt key to Ctrl can help you a lot.
That's how you can remap the keys on Windows 10. If you like this guide, you can also check how to use the function keys without pressing the Fn key on Windows 10. Do check more Windows guides, tutorials, tips, and tricks. For more updates on the latest smartphones and tech, follow us on our social media profiles.
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Mac equivalents of Windows keys
Many of the keys that you'd see on a PC have equivalent keys on an Apple keyboard.
Windows logo: Press Command (⌘).
Backspace or Delete: Press Delete.
Enter or ⏎: Press Return.
Alt (left): Press Option (⌥).
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Alt GR (right): Press Option + Control.
Applications: This key isn't available on Apple keyboards.
Use the On-Screen Keyboard for other functions
If your Apple keyboard doesn't include the following keys, you can recreate them in Windows using the On-Screen Keyboard.
Use the Snipping Tool to print screen
Charging Stops/Starts
To recreate the Print Screen and Print Active Window function in Windows, use the Snipping Tool.
If your keyboard isn't working as expected in Windows
If your Apple keyboard works as expected in macOS but not in Windows, try these solutions:
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- Install the latest Apple software updates for Windows.
- Install the latest Windows support software.
- If you're using Microsoft Windows 10 N, install the latest Media Feature Pack.
Learn more
- Microsoft provides a keyboard mapping article that describes using a Windows keyboard with macOS.
- Use Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator to find key combinations for the unique characters used by the language and region your Apple keyboard is designed to support:
- Download, install, and open the Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator.
- Choose File > Load Existing Keyboard.
- Select the keyboard you want to see.
- Find the country or region name in the keyboard list that's followed by '(Apple)'.
- Follow the instructions provided with the app. You can print images of the keyboard, including what keys look like when holding modifiers like Shift, Option, or Fn.
