Office AI (Copilot) — shortcut coverage gap; Apr 7 event to watch
Key Questions
What keyboard shortcuts are available for Microsoft Copilot?
Recent articles note Alt+C on Windows and Cmd+Ctrl+I on Mac for the Copilot Dynamic Action Button, along with forward-slash for prompts, / to attach files, and @ to call agents in Copilot Chat. These address some gaps in keyboard coverage for Copilot integrations.
Why is the April 7, 2026 briefing important for Copilot users?
Microsoft is expected to announce more hotkeys and APIs at the event. Preparation includes creating keyboard-macro templates in advance to handle upcoming features.
How can users remap the Copilot key on their keyboard?
Windows 11 now allows remapping the dedicated Copilot key, making it more useful. This update helps address previous limitations in shortcut support for Office AI features.
Copilot integrations are rolling out but demos/docs omit keyboard triggers. Recent articles (2026-03-20) provided first concrete shortcuts: Alt+C (Win) and Cmd+Ctrl+I (Mac) for the Copilot Dynamic Action Button, forward-slash prompts as command shortcuts, / to attach files, @ to call agents in Copilot Chat. Additionally, Microsoft now allows native Copilot key remapping (2026-03-20), letting users reassign the key. Two new articles (2026-03-20) offer practical step-by-step guides for remapping the Copilot key using PowerToys Keyboard Manager or AutoHotkey, giving keyboard-savvy users actionable methods to reclaim the key. These partially fill the gap. Prepare keyboard-macro templates for when Microsoft announces more hotkeys/APIs at the Apr 7, 2026 briefing. Status: strategic monitoring and prework; significant update with concrete shortcuts, native remapping, and third-party remapping guides noted.