Microsoft abruptly eliminated the Windows key + C keyboard shortcut for starting the Copilot AI helper in Windows 11 back in June 2024. Instead, a dedicated Copilot key was added to more recent keyboards. A keyboard shortcut for Copilot voice chat and a verbal launch trigger that said “Hey Copilot” were added later.

The Windows key + C keyboard shortcut has been restored as of update KB5058502, the optional May patch that was made available yesterday for Windows 11 23H2. You may either long-press it to start Copilot in voice chat mode or tap it to start it in text chat mode.

According to Windows Latest, a comparable update will be made available for Windows 11 24H2. You can alter the Copilot launching shortcut in Settings if you’d prefer to utilize Windows key + C for another action.

Previously, Windows key + C was used to launch the Charm menu in Windows 8 and Cortana in Windows 10. Is this going to be its last and permanent use? Time will tell.

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