Is there a way to make the key the tab key?

Question

Can you make the key on the number pad on the keyboard be the tab key?

Answer 1

Download AutoHotKey. Then create a script that will replace whatever key you want with the tab key.

Here's an example script:

NumpadEnter::Tab

Just save that line in an auto hot key script and your numpad enter key will now behave as a tab key.

You can also use a program like KeyTweak, but it's more permanent, If you use AutoHotKey, the change will only be active while the script is running. If you use KeyTweak, it will stay that way all the time until you change it back (and I think it requires a reboot).

AutoHotKey also has the advantage of applying the changes to only a specific program instead of globally across the system, and it's not that difficult to do.

Answer 2

To change or disable any of the 108 keys on your keyboard i suggest using KeyTweak, a great small and free utility. This utility will allow you to change how any of the keys on your keyboard work including the caps lock, shift, windows key, F1 through F12 keys, and num lock keys.

A download for this utility can be found at: http://webpages.charter.net/krumsick/

Once this program has been downloaded and installed open the program and click on the key you wish to change or otherwise disable and choose the new key to be used or click disable button to disable it.