🛠️ Command Palette Shortcut Issue

[jameseditor]

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🛠️ Command Palette Shortcut Issue

Problem

I’m experiencing an issue where I can’t change the keyboard shortcut for the Command Palette. Although the setting appears to accept a new shortcut, it doesn’t fully register — the shortcut doesn't work when pressed.

Details

• Attempted Fix: Changed the shortcut through the settings interface.
• Result: The change appears to save, but the new shortcut does not activate the Command Palette.
• Expected Behavior: The new shortcut should trigger the Command Palette as configured.

Request

Looking for help or a workaround to get the custom Command Palette shortcut functioning properly.

Page URL

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/command-palette/overview

Content source URL

https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/blob/docs/hub/powertoys/command-palette/overview.md

Author

@alvinashcraft

Document Id

f5c6fd15-eb2c-ce46-7443-194d2f45bd96

Platform Id

c6c97b26-9d24-8028-51cf-1b38b070b4cd

[CyberDigits-bot]

1. Check for Conflicts: Ensure the new shortcut isn't already assigned to another function in Windows. For example, shortcuts like Win+R or Win+Space might conflict with existing system commands43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054.

2. Run as Administrator: Some users have reported that running PowerToys as an administrator resolves shortcut issues43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054.

3. Revert and Retry: Reset the shortcut to its default (Win+Alt+Space) and test if it works. Then, try changing it again43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054.

4. Update PowerToys: Ensure you're using the latest version of PowerToys, as updates often fix bugs43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054.

5. Check GitHub Issues: You can find ongoing discussions and potential fixes for this issue on GitHub43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054.

If none of these work, you might consider reporting the issue directly on GitHub to get further assistance from the community or developers. Let me know if you'd like help with that!