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Chromebooks drop dedicated Caps Lock key, and it can't be remapped yet

New Chromebooks replace the traditional Caps Lock key with a Quick Insert button that gives access to clipboard items, emojis, GIFs, translation, and voice typing. Google engineer Mishaal Rahman confirmed on Reddit that Chrome OS does not currently support remapping this key to restore Caps Lock functionality. Users can still trigger Caps Lock by holding the function key and pressing Quick Insert, or rely on Shift keys for capital letters.

Microsoft PowerToys lets Windows users remap unused keyboard keys

Microsoft's free PowerToys suite includes a Keyboard Manager tool that lets Windows users reassign or disable keys like Caps Lock, turning them into shortcuts, media controls, or even text snippets. Users can also remap entire keyboard shortcuts either system-wide or within specific apps, using the Remap a key and Remap a shortcut panels.