#33539·PowerToys

Key Remapper no longer allows binding a key to only a modifier

Author: WillblyCreated Jun 28, 2024Updated Sep 17, 2026
LabelsIssue-BugProduct-Keyboard Shortcut ManagerNeeds-Triage

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.81.1

Installation method

Microsoft Store

Running as admin

No

Area(s) with issue?

Keyboard Manager

Steps to reproduce

Create a new key remapping from any key to any modifier only. When saving, this error now appears.

Previously this binding worked fine (around 0.71.x I believe), however once I updated and opened this menu, the remapping stopped working.

✔️ Expected Behavior

The chosen key to become a modifier key.

❌ Actual Behavior

The key does not remap and a warning is displayed upon saving.

Other Software

No response