Windows: Set Key to Launch or Switch App

By Xah Lee. Date: . Last updated: .

This page shows you how to set a key to switch to your favorite app, for Microsoft Windows. For example, set F8 to switch to browser.

There are many ways to setup one single key to switch/launch a app. The best way is first setup the taskbar, then use a keymap software to make f8 do ❖ Windows+1

Step 1, Add App to Taskbar

Step 2, Set Up a Single Key to Press the Keychords

Now, you want to remap key so that f8 do ❖ Windows+1

There many ways, starting from the best.

  1. Programable Keyboards with Onboard Memory
  2. Programable Keypad
  3. Microsoft PowerToys
  4. Windows: Create Custom Key Shortcut to Launch App
  5. AutoHotkey: Launch or Switch App

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts