Windows Central Article
Microsoft admits Windows 11's dedicated Copilot key breaks certain workflows: Confirms plans to let users restore "Right Ctrl" or "Context menu" key later this year
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-admits-windows-11s-dedicated-copilot-key-breaks-certain-workflows-confirms-plans-to-let-users-restore-right-ctrl-or-context-menu-key-later-this-year
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Microsoft has confirmed plans to introduce a feature in a Windows 11 update later this year that will allow users to remap the less popular Copilot key to the right Ctrl key or context menu key.
This comes after Microsoft acknowledged that the Copilot key, which began appearing on new PCs from 2024 onwards, has caused workflow disruptions for some users.
Microsoft support documentation states:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows/copilot/understand-updates-to-the-copilot-key-on-windows-devices
Customers who rely on the right Ctrl key or context menu key for assistive technologies such as keyboard shortcuts or screen readers have experienced some difficulty with their workflow when using these devices. A Windows 11 update scheduled for later this year will include a setting option that allows users to remap the Copilot key to function like the context menu key or the right Ctrl key.
This update will be welcome news for those who have relied on the right Ctrl key or context menu key for their workflow. It will now allow them to restore these functions within the operating system. This is also likely to be particularly useful for those who haven't found much value in the dedicated Copilot app key.
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