Custom Keyboard Shortcuts Windows 11 [better] 💫

We all know the classics: Ctrl+C to copy, Ctrl+V to paste. But what if you could launch your email client, open a specific folder, or mute your microphone with a single key combination? In Windows 11, moving beyond the default shortcuts is the secret to unlocking true "power user" status.

Unfortunately, Microsoft has hidden this feature a bit deeper than in Windows 10. But don't worry—I’ve tested every method, and here is the ultimate guide to creating custom keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11. Windows has a hidden trick that has worked since Windows 95. It only works for programs or folder shortcuts pinned to your desktop or Start Menu, but it is the quickest method. custom keyboard shortcuts windows 11

The built-in Windows method doesn't allow Win + 1 or Ctrl + Win + S . PowerToys does. We all know the classics: Ctrl+C to copy, Ctrl+V to paste