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My laptop is set up so that ctrl+backspace is the key combination to delete an entire word left of the cursor. I would like to change it so that shift+backspace accomplishes this, but the guides I've found require accessing settings that are not visible on my computer.

I use Windows 10 and am fine with downloading a third-party to accomplish this.

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  • These keys are program specific.
    – user1292580
    Commented Jun 29, 2021 at 20:46

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You may use the free AutoHotkey.

The following script will map Ctrl+Backspace to Shift+Backspace:

^Backspace::Send, +{Backspace}

After installing AutoHotKey, put the above text in a .ahk file and double-click it to test. You may stop the script by right-click on the green H icon in the traybar and choosing Exit. To have it run on login, place it in the Startup group at
C:\Users\USER-NAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.

Useful AutoHotkey documentation:

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  • I have downloaded AutoHotKey and followed the steps provided. It has done something, as ctrl+backspace no longer deletes the entire word, just one letter, but shift+backspace does the same. How can I troubleshoot this?
    – Silvirs
    Commented Jun 29, 2021 at 20:37
  • Putting in +Backspace::Send, ^{Backspace} accomplished what I needed. Thanks for the program
    – Silvirs
    Commented Jun 29, 2021 at 20:54
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You may use download and install the "Microsoft PowerToys" app which is in Microsoft Store, there is "Keyboard Manager" in the application. There is a "Shortcuts" section in that menu, from there you may define any shortcut you like.

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