Do you need to customize your PC keyboard settings? Fortunately, there are several ways to do it in a fairly simple way using tools that come in the operating system itself or external programs. In this case we have selected the 4 best tricks you can use to modify the keyboard map on your Windows 10 PC. Don't miss it.
From Windows settings
You can change your keyboard settings from the Windows 10 configuration tool . To do this you just have to follow the following steps:
- Start the configuration menu with the keyboard shortcut "Windows + I".
- Select "Time and language."
- Click on "Region and language".
- Click on the installed language, then on "Options" and on "Add a keyboard"
- Select the language you want to use on the keyboard.
- Click "Save" to apply the changes made.
By following these simple steps, you should have changed the character layout and functions of your keyboard. For example, if you have configured your keyboard in English, it will behave as if it were truly a keyboard in that language.
This method allows you to switch between the different languages that you have configured in a fairly simple way, you just have to resort to the keyboard option that you will find in the Windows 10 taskbar to select the one you want to use.
Remap keys with SharpKeys
The previous option is very simple to use, but quite limited in the possibilities it offers us. If you want to go one step further, you can turn to third-party software that will offer you many more options.
SharpKeys is an open source program that you can use to map one key to another using the Windows registry. Since SharpKeys writes this information directly to the Windows registry, it is the best option for individual key remapping as you don't have to rely on other software as an intermediary, and you will run into fewer compatibility issues.
An advantage of this software is that it is quite easy to use.
Customize the keys with your keyboard software
Most keyboards from major brands like Logitech, Corsair, Razer, Gygabyte, Asus, and more come with advanced software, which allows you to easily modify your keyboard settings.
Not only can you reassign keys, but many of these programs allow you to create multi-key shortcuts, insert blocks of text, or create different profiles for each of your games and applications.
Each of these programs is different, but the gist should be the same across all manufacturers: download the software, select the keyboard, and look for the option to create new hotkeys, macros, or actions. If in doubt, check the manufacturer's support page for help.
Create complex scripts with AutoHotkey
If none of the above options suit your needs, you can create very powerful keyboard setups with AutoHotkey. This is free software that comes with its own little scripting language , which you can use to configure the actions you want the keys on your keyboard to perform.
It's a bit difficult to use, but the possibilities are vast once you've got the hang of it.
These are the 4 best ways to modify the behavior of the keyboard in Windows 10. You can leave a comment if you know any other trick that you want to share with the rest of the users.