Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
Lifestyle

EXPLAINED: Microsoft to let users reassign copilot key after backlash | Vintage Vibes

Windows 11 users will soon be able to remap the dedicated Copilot key on newer laptops, restoring lost functionality such as the Right Ctrl and Context Menu keys, Microsoft announced this week.

Introduced in 2024 as a mandatory standard on “AI PCs,” the Copilot button gave quick access to Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot and represented the biggest Windows keyboard layout change in decades.

However, many power users and professionals complained that removing the Right Ctrl and Context Menu keys broke established workflows and essential shortcuts—such as Ctrl + Arrow, Shift + Ctrl + Arrow—and disrupted navigation in specialised software. Critics accused Microsoft of forcing its artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem onto users.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.