My new keyboard doesn't have a right Alt key, which I use constantly for special?

5839r · Post by **5839r** » Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:48 pm

You could also try the built-in Windows Keyboard Manager in PowerToys, it's pretty straightforward for swapping keys. Another option is to check if your keyboard has a function (Fn) lock that might repurpose another key.

NS7io4fX9D4 · Post by **NS7io4fX9D4** » Fri Jan 09, 2026 4:18 pm

Same here. This happened to me with a compact keyboard. I ended up using the built-in Accessibility settings to remap a key, which worked without any extra software.

pQfLjcR · Post by **pQfLjcR** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 3:22 am

Same here. You could also try PowerToys from Microsoft, it has a keyboard manager that's more flexible than the basic settings.

pgD8nqP · Post by **pgD8nqP** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 12:38 pm

Can confirm. You could also check if your keyboard has a function lock key that might let you reassign it directly. Hope that helps.

7JauGCdV · Post by **7JauGCdV** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 8:47 pm

If you're okay with software, AutoHotkey is a popular free option for remapping keys without being too intrusive.

WbIKq · Post by **WbIKq** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:02 pm

Same here. This happened to me with a compact keyboard. I used the built-in Windows Keyboard Manager in PowerToys to swap right Ctrl and Alt.

5215boekjrj · Post by **5215boekjrj** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:40 pm

Just to clarify, are you open to installing PowerToys, or are you strictly looking for a solution without any new software?

wv244a2497 · Post by **wv244a2497** » Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:24 am

Same here. If you're strictly avoiding software, you can try the built-in Keyboard Manager in PowerToys, but if that's off the table, we should check your keyboard's own settings first. Let me know if that works.