SharpKeys is an open-source tool for remapping keyboard keys, offering main features such as customizing keyboard layouts, resolving hardware issues, and improving work efficiency. It achieves free redefinition of key functions by modifying the Windows system registry. Users can replace the function of one key with that of another, or set certain keys to perform no action.
SharpKeys Features
1. SharpKeys is a program capable of completely changing the functions of your keyboard keys—it essentially provides a method to alter the relationship between keys.
2. You can select the function represented by a specific key on your keyboard. For example, pressing Ctrl+C performs the copy function. If you prefer not to use Ctrl+C for copying, you can use SharpKeys to redefine a different shortcut for copy.
3. Generally, key functions in the Windows system are preset and cannot be directly modified within the OS. In such cases, you need to download a third-party tool like SharpKeys for free to customize your key mappings.
4. SharpKeys works primarily by loading registry files into the system, which alters the default key settings in Windows, thereby enabling users to change preset shortcuts.
SharpKeys Highlights
1. If you frequently press the Caps Lock key by accident, you can use SharpKeys to remap it to another key, or even disable it entirely.
2. After modifying key mappings, you may need to log out and back in, or restart your system.
3. Once the system restarts, you can begin using your keyboard with the new key settings.
4. The software is user-friendly, with basic key functions readily available and easy to configure within the interface.