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My laptop is set up so that ctrl+backspace is the key combination to delete an entire word left of the cursor. I would like to change it so that shift+backspace accomplishes this, but the guides I've found require accessing settings that are not visible on my computer.

I use Windows 10 and am fine with downloading a third-party to accomplish this.

DavidPostill
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Silvirs
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You may use the free AutoHotkey.

The following script will map Ctrl+Backspace to Shift+Backspace:

^Backspace::Send, +{Backspace}

After installing AutoHotKey, put the above text in a .ahk file and double-click it to test. You may stop the script by right-click on the green H icon in the traybar and choosing Exit. To have it run on login, place it in the Startup group at
C:\Users\USER-NAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.

Useful AutoHotkey documentation:

harrymc
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You may use download and install the "Microsoft PowerToys" app which is in Microsoft Store, there is "Keyboard Manager" in the application. There is a "Shortcuts" section in that menu, from there you may define any shortcut you like.

Ömer Şayli
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