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
Source: microsoft/PowerToys