How to assign a program to a Hot Key (237179)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Keyboard
  • Microsoft IntelliType software 1.0
  • Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro
  • Microsoft IntelliType Pro software version 5.1
  • Microsoft IntelliType Pro software
  • Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard
  • Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
  • Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
  • Microsoft Natural Multimedia Keyboard
  • Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth 2.0
  • Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000
  • Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3.0
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Comfort Edition
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
  • Wireless Optical Desktop 3000
This article was previously published under Q237179

SUMMARY

This article describes how to assign a program to a Hot Key on the Microsoft Keyboard.

MORE INFORMATION

To assign a program to a Hot Key for versions later than 2.2, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Keyboard, and then click the Key Settings tab.
  3. Select the key that you want to change, and then click Edit.
  4. Click Start a program, Web page or file.
  5. Follow the directions on the screen to assign a program.
To assign a program to a Hot Key for versions earlier than 2.0, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Keyboard.
  3. On the Hot Keys tab, under Select a Hot Key, click My Computer or Calculator.
  4. Under Select a Program, click Custom, and then click Select.
  5. Select the program that you want the Hot Key to start by using one of the following methods:
    • In the Start box, type the path and the file name of the executable file for the program that you want the Hot Key to start.
    • Click Browse, locate the executable file for the program that you want the Hot Key to start, click the file, and then click Open.
  6. Click OK, and then click OK again.
  7. Quit Control Panel.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/7/2006
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