2 Ways to Open a Program/App with Keyboard Shortcut Win 10/11 - MiniTool

This guide shows you two simple ways to launch programs on Windows 10/11 using keyboard shortcuts. You can either pin the app to your taskbar or create a custom keyboard shortcut.

Method 1: Taskbar Pinning

Pinning an app to the taskbar assigns it a number (1-9, left to right). Use the Windows key plus that number to launch it.

1. Locate the App: Open the Start Menu (Windows 10) or click the "All apps" icon (Windows 11) to find your program.
2. Pin to Taskbar: Right-click the app and select "Pin to taskbar." Alternatively, drag the app icon directly to the taskbar.
3. Launch with Shortcut: Press the Windows key the corresponding number key (e.g., Windows key 1 for the first pinned app).

Method 2: Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

This method lets you assign any key combination to launch a program.

1. Create a Shortcut:

   • Drag and Drop: Find the app in the Start Menu and drag its icon to your desktop to create a shortcut.
   • Manual Creation: Right-click your desktop, select "New" -> "Shortcut." Browse to the app's executable file (usually a .exe file) and click "Next." Give it a name and click "Finish." If you can't find the app directly, use Shell:AppsFolder in File Explorer to access the Applications folder and create a shortcut from there.

2. Assign a Shortcut Key:

   • Right-click the newly created shortcut and select "Properties."
   • Go to the "Shortcut" tab.
   • In the "Shortcut key" field, press your desired key combination (e.g., Ctrl Alt A). Make sure the key combination isn't already in use.
   • Click "OK" to save the changes.

Conclusion

These two methods offer flexible ways to streamline your workflow by launching programs quickly using keyboard shortcuts. For more computer tips and tricks, visit the MiniTool Software official website. For further assistance with other computer issues, check out the MiniTool News Center.

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