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How to Create Your Own Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows

How to Create Your Own Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows

Did you know you can make your own shortcuts in Windows? It’s easy and extremely useful for apps you open daily.

Right-click any app icon → Properties → go to the Shortcut tab.
In the “Shortcut key” field, press a key combination like Ctrl + Alt + M, and it instantly becomes your custom shortcut.

From now on, pressing that combination will launch your app directly — no clicking, no searching.

You can create shortcuts for tools like Notepad, Chrome, or even folders you open often. It’s a simple trick that saves you a few seconds every time, which adds up in the long run.

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