Shortcuts are a great way to access apps and functions quickly. From the most frequently used Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V to the less used Windows+V to access clipboard history, these Windows keyboard shortcuts cover various domains. And it saves quite a lot of time and effort. The more you are onto these shortcuts, the more you realize the same. Unknown to many, you could even create custom shortcuts for third-party Windows applications and software installed on your PC.
For example, if you are a frequent user of Chrome, then rather than searching for its .exe file and double-clicking on it, you could directly use the assigned shortcut. You can create and assign custom shortcuts for numerous Windows Applications.
Create Custom Windows Applications Shortcuts
In this guide, we will be creating a shortcut for the Chrome Browser. The steps to do so are identical for any of the installed applications. With that said, here are the steps to create a custom shortcut for different Windows applications.
Steps to Create Custom Shortcuts
- Right-click the desired icon for which you need to create a shortcut.
- Head to Properties >Â Advanced.
- Under the Shortcut key section, enter the desired shortcut key.
By default, Windows assigns the Ctrl and Alt keys to all the keyboard shortcuts. You can add a custom key to open an app. For example, if you choose the G key for the Google Chrome shortcut, the custom shortcut will be Ctrl+Alt+G.
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Taskbar Shortcut Tip
If you have an application placed at the taskbar, you could try another nifty trick rather than creating a custom shortcut for that Windows application. All you have to do is remember the position of the app in the taskbar. Then to use this shortcut, press the Windows key and the number key that corresponds to that application.
As you can see in the above screenshot, the Microsoft Edge Beta browser occupies the second spot (the Task View icon is not to be counted). So, pressing the Windows+2 key opens the said browser. This shortcut is applicable for apps occupying positions 1 to 10. For the 10th position, use the Windows+0 shortcut key. For the icons occupying places higher than 10, consider shifting their positions to the 1-10 slot. On that note, here are the steps to move Taskbar icons to the center on Windows 10.
So we come to the end of the guide on various Windows shortcuts. We discussed the steps to create custom shortcuts for different Windows applications and the taskbar shortcut tips.
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