Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 Keyboard Revolution with New Copilot Button

Microsoft Introduces Copilot Button on Windows 11 Keyboards

Microsoft has announced its plan to add a new button to keyboards compatible with its operating system, Windows 11, dedicated to activating its intelligent assistant, Copilot.

According to an official statement, new Windows computers set to launch this year will feature the new Copilot button. The first of these computers to showcase the new button will be the Dell XPS series, as revealed by the American tech company.

Microsoft emphasizes that Windows 11 computers will deliver an integrated experience for users with artificial intelligence. This spans from the powerful performance of their processors to the introduction of the new Copilot button on the computer keyboards.

The addition of the new button marks the first significant change to Windows keyboard layouts in 30 years, with the company not altering the keys on its Windows-compatible keyboards since 1994. The button will make its debut during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 and will also be featured on the upcoming Surface computers that the company plans to unveil later this year.

The new Copilot button will be located to the left of the space bar, between the Alt key and the arrow keys, replacing the right Ctrl key. This change may pose an adjustment for some users who have been accustomed to its presence in that location for many years.

By pressing the new button, users can summon Microsoft’s Copilot assistant to assist with various tasks on Windows 11. Microsoft provides users with the freedom to enable or disable the new button. When disabled, pressing it will initiate a traditional search within Windows.

Microsoft has focused its Copilot branding to encompass all features and services related to artificial intelligence. The company recently renamed its chat search engine from Bing Chat to Copilot. The same nomenclature is used for its artificial intelligence tools aimed at the business sector. Microsoft has also introduced a new application called Microsoft Copilot for Android and iPhone devices, along with a web platform, directly competing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform.