I recently had a co-worker ask me if it were possible to change a key on her keyboard to be something else, something more convenient for her daily spreadsheet handling. I went straight to Google and found Keytweak (for Windows)- the macgyver of all keyboard remapping tools. Why? Because it’s simple- almost DIY.
All you have to do, after installing it, is follow the directions in the screenshot below: Choose the key you want to remap (or replace), then choose what key will take its place, then click “remap key.” Restart your computer and you’re done. Note that this change will effect everyone on that computer…which can be a funny little April fools gag.
A good use for this, in this person’s instance, is that since she works with the keypad and excel alot, there’s no tab on that side of the keyboard to quickly move cells with the same hand. So she changed the asterisk key to be her new tab button. And she said it was easy. Who would have thought?
How to remap keys using KeyTweak
Hey Cory this site is really nice. I am learning some advanced website programs through Microsoft. I am a tester for them since windows came out. I worked on windows 7 and am very happy with it. I am currently final testing Office 10. If you get stuck please contact me. I do this when I feel like it. I had to retire 15 years ago because of my Fibromyalgia. I try to keep up with some of the new things going on, but there is a limit to what I can do. I am writing a new checkbook program that is designed to force people to keep with-in a budget. I do not have a website up right now.
Hey, Jerry. Thanks for the comment. I am testing Office 2010 Pro Plus for It Pros right now on my work Windows 7 machine and so far so good.