Remap a Key in Windows 11 with PowerToys Keyboard Manager
Turn Caps Lock into an extra Ctrl key with PowerToys, test the result and undo it. Check the limits for sign-in screens, external keyboards and games.
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Microsoft PowerToys utilities for practical Windows tasks.
Can't Delete a File? Find What’s Using It with PowerToys
Windows says a file is open elsewhere? Use PowerToys File Locksmith to identify the process, handle missing results, and choose a safe next step.
Copy Text from Images with PowerToys Text Extractor
Use PowerToys Text Extractor to select on-screen text, copy it with OCR, and troubleshoot shortcut or language issues.
Preview Files in Windows Without Opening Them with PowerToys Peek
Use PowerToys Peek to preview a file or selected group from File Explorer. Learn the Space shortcut, how to navigate, and when to open the full app.
Build a Custom Window Layout with PowerToys FancyZones
Turn a three-column Grid into one wide work zone and two stacked reference zones, then learn how to snap windows without replacing Windows’ own Snap shortcuts.
Keep Windows awake for a long task with PowerToys Awake
Use a timed PowerToys Awake request for a long PC task, keep the screen off when possible, and know when the request stops.
Use PowerToys Color Picker to copy a screen colour
Use PowerToys 0.20.1’s Color Picker to sample a Windows 10 screen colour with Windows + Shift + C, then paste the copied value into a design or document.