SMRTR TechMay 18, 2026Thurrott.com

You’ll Soon Be Able to Remap the Copilot Key on Your Windows 11 PC

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Microsoft is rolling out a Windows 11 update that lets users remap the dedicated Copilot key — added to many keyboards in 2024 — back to either the Right Ctrl or Context menu key it replaced. The change comes after users reported workflow disruptions, especially those relying on assistive technologies. This shift reflects Microsoft's broader retreat from Copilot, quietly removing AI entry points across Windows 11 after its "year of the AI PC" vision never materialized.

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