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Tagged with autohotkey keyboard-shortcuts
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Triple actions shortcuts (Single, Double, Hold) with combination of single key and modifier keys
I have been looking for triple action (Single tap, Double tap, Hold) shortcut mapping method that I can easily tweak and assign with AHK and I have finally found this amazing solution.
This single, ...
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This single, double and hold AHK script is not working
I found this script from https://autohotkey.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=51596 it works perfectly. I like that it is easy to understand and change your desired key easily.
The thing is:
It ...
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Switch windows using windows key + # shortcuts by window not app? Also show numbers on taskbar?
You can use the keyboard to switch programs in Windows 11, for example Windows + 2 goes to the second app on the taskbar, and Windows + 3, 3 goes to the second window of the third app. But it is a big ...
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Shortcut to switch between visible windows?
Often, I'll have two or three different applications/windows open side-by-side in split screen mode. I'd like to know if there's a specific shortcut to switch/cycle between windows that are visible to ...
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How do I change my Tilde key to produce the n-dash when pressed? [duplicate]
How can I change a key on my keyboard so that it produces a different character than what it was designed to produce? I find the Tilde key (the little key with ∼ above the Tab key) useless and I would ...
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Focus a window under the mouse and send a hotkey
When pressing "Ctrl + WheelUp/Down" with the pointer under Chrome I would like to focus the Chrome window once and then send the ^+tab hotkey as shown in my code:
Ctrl & WheelUp::
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Why is the order of modifier keys important in AHK?
I'm using Autohotkey to perform a macro when Alt+Control+f is pressed within Electron.
I have:
#SingleInstance
#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
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MS Word shortcut key presses for inserting bookmark, sequence, and cross referencing? (Legacy menu Alt+I shortcuts)
It appears my MS Office had updated recently (2023, June/July), and some prior useful MS Word keyboard shortcuts no longer work.
Are there any alternative keyboard shortcuts for the following items?
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Can't set a RCtrl HotKey Combination with Autohotkey?
I'm trying to map Ctrl + G to send RCtrl + LAlt hotkey, but it doesn't work.
This is my code:
^g::
Send, {RCtrlDown}{Alt}{RCtrlUp}
return
I've also tried:
Send, {RCtrlDown}{LAlt}{RCtrlUp}
Send, {...
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Once the shutdown button is pressed on windows and it displays shutting down screen, is it possible to cancel the shutdown?
Once the Shutdown button is pressed (mistakenly or intentionally) on Windows (10/11), it displays text "Shutting Down" with circle(s) spinning animation. At this stage, pressing most ...
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Disable Windows Start menu without disabling the Windows key in Windows 10
I recently started using GlazeWM which is a tiling window manager for Windows. Even though the guide said not to, I have set my modifier key as the Win key as I have saved Alt key for shortcuts ...
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Autohotkey remap key combination part of which was already remaped
My notebook keyboard have Insert key as Fn modifier for Delete and physical PrintScreen key. So I remap PrintScreen to Insert with Autohotkey:
PrintScreen::Insert
But I want to keep Winkey+PrintScreen ...
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How can I assign a keyboard shortcut to increase/decrease the brightness of both my monitors?
I'm using a desktop PC with Windows 11 Home (22H2). I like operating my PC using keyboard shortcuts. I have used AutoHotkey (AHK) to control several things, such as increasing/decreasing the volume (...
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Merge many Excel columns with a keyboard shortcut or button (if possible, without a new column and formula)
How to merge multiple string columns into a single column, with a separator (for example ;), with Excel?
If possible, is it possible to do it without creating a new column and without using a formula, ...
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Autohotkey Direction For Microsoft Photo Navigation With Keys In Zoom Mode
Microsoft Photos does not allow navigating through pictures if you are zoomed in into one, only when you are at default zoom level. This is a bit confusing, so I decided to create a Authotkey ...
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