If you have a Windows 11 PC with a special Copilot key on your keyboard, pressing it opens the Copilot app. This key helps you open Copilot quickly without searching through menus.

Good news! You can change what this Copilot key does. For example, you can set it to open other apps you like, making it easier to get things done faster.

Before we start, here are some helpful links if you want to learn more about Copilot features in Windows 11:

• How to turn Windows Copilot on or off
• Open Copilot when Windows starts
• Pin or unpin the Copilot side panel
• Resize the Copilot side panel
• Delete chat history in Copilot
• Create a desktop shortcut for Copilot

Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4225, you can now set the Copilot key to open other secure apps instead of just the Copilot app.

How to Change the Copilot Key App on Windows 11

Follow these simple steps to change what the Copilot key does:

1. Open Windows Settings:
   
   – Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the lower-left corner), then select Settings.
   
   – Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings directly.
   
2. Go to Personalization:
   
   In the Settings window, click on Personalization on the left side.
   
3. Choose Text input:
   
   On the right side, find and click the Text input option to open it.
4. Select Customize Copilot key on keyboard:
   
   Scroll down and click on the box that says Customize Copilot key on keyboard.
5. Pick what you want the Copilot key to do:
   
   You will see options like:
   • Search — Opens Windows Search
   • Copilot — Opens the Copilot app (default)
   • Custom — Choose another app to open
6. If you choose Custom:
   
   A new window will pop up showing apps you can assign to the Copilot key. Pick the app you want.
7. Save your changes:
   
   Click to save and then close the Settings app.

Visual Guide:

Open Settings and go to Personalization

Click Text input

Customize Copilot key options

Summary

• The Copilot key is a quick way to open apps on your Windows 11 PC.
• You can change what the Copilot key does to better fit how you work.
• Changing it is easy and done through the Settings app.
• You can set it to open Search, Copilot, or any other supported app you like.
• You can always change it back or try different apps later.

Try changing your Copilot key to open your favorite apps and make your Windows 11 experience faster and more personal!