I know that one can assign keyboard shortcuts in windows. But they are
all assigned as ctrl+alt+<key> or winkey+<key>.

Is there a way to assign just a single key to do a specific task? For
example, I don't use caps lock at all, so I would like to assign it to
do something else.

Thanks

If it can be done, it will take third party software such as:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...KeyTweak.shtml

--
Regards

Ron Badour
MS MVP 1997 - 2007


<sahteaccount******.com> wrote in message
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>I know that one can assign keyboard shortcuts in windows. But they are
> all assigned as ctrl+alt+<key> or winkey+<key>.
>
> Is there a way to assign just a single key to do a specific task? For
> example, I don't use caps lock at all, so I would like to assign it to
> do something else.
>
> Thanks
>

Thank you for suggestion. I have tried keytweak before ( neat tool),
but it only allows to map a key to another key. From FAQ on authors
page:

"Can KeyTweak combine keystrokes into a single key? No. Keys can only
be remapped."

For example if I want to assign a key alt+tab, it is not possible. Do
you know any other software that may do this?

Thanks



On Aug 16, 3:24 am, "Ron Badour" <So...@NoAddress.com> wrote:
> If it can be done, it will take third party software such as:http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...KeyTweak.shtml
>
> --
> Regards
>
> Ron Badour
> MS MVP 1997 - 2007
>
> <sahteacco...******.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1187239887.907516.40400@k79g2000hse.googlegro ups.com...
>
> >I know that one can assign keyboard shortcuts in windows. But they are
> > all assigned as ctrl+alt+<key> or winkey+<key>.
>
> > Is there a way to assign just a single key to do a specific task? For
> > example, I don't use caps lock at all, so I would like to assign it to
> > do something else.
>
> > Thanks

With AutoHotKey http://www.autohotkey.com/ you can make keys do just about
anything. Here is a script that makes the CapsLock key run freecell:

CapsLock::Run C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\FREECELL.EXE

AutoHotKey is freeware.

Randy Scarborough

<sahteaccount******.com> wrote in message
news:1187239887.907516.40400@k79g2000hse.googlegro ups.com...
>I know that one can assign keyboard shortcuts in windows. But they are
> all assigned as ctrl+alt+<key> or winkey+<key>.
>
> Is there a way to assign just a single key to do a specific task? For
> example, I don't use caps lock at all, so I would like to assign it to
> do something else.
>
> Thanks
>
>

sahteaccount******.com wrote:
> I know that one can assign keyboard shortcuts in windows. But they are
> all assigned as ctrl+alt+<key> or winkey+<key>.
>
> Is there a way to assign just a single key to do a specific task? For
> example, I don't use caps lock at all, so I would like to assign it to
> do something else.
>
> Thanks

The function keys will work as shortcuts when combined with Ctrl or Alt.
I know that isn't what you asked for, but Ctrl/F9 gets me the weather
quite handily.

--
Joe =o)

Wonderful tool! Thank you


On Aug 16, 8:13 am, "Randy Scarborough" <v...@ibm.net> wrote:
> With AutoHotKeyhttp://www.autohotkey.com/you can make keys do just about
> anything. Here is a script that makes the CapsLock key run freecell:
>
> CapsLock::Run C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\FREECELL.EXE
>
> AutoHotKey is freeware.
>
> Randy Scarborough
>
> <sahteacco...******.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1187239887.907516.40400@k79g2000hse.googlegro ups.com...
>
> >I know that one can assign keyboard shortcuts in windows. But they are
> > all assigned as ctrl+alt+<key> or winkey+<key>.
>
> > Is there a way to assign just a single key to do a specific task? For
> > example, I don't use caps lock at all, so I would like to assign it to
> > do something else.
>
> > Thanks