Copilot stealing the Ctrl-Alt-C shortcut in Figma

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2026-04-20T10:05:15.25+00:00

I'm a designer using Figma on Win 11. I often use the function of copying & pasting object properties, which is done via Ctrl-Alt- C or V.

Recently, the Ctrl-Alt-C shortcut has been stolen by Copilot, launching the conversation prompt window. There seems to be no way to turn this off without removing Copilot entirely (not an option in our corporate environment, plus I do use Copilot occasionally)

Isn't it enough that the Win+C combination launches it? Why does it also have to steal Ctr-Alt-C? I also have it on my Taskbar, so it's very easy to launch it whenever I actually want it. It's not so important to my workflow that I need a keyboard shortcut.

Please PLEASE can we have a way to remove unwanted global shortcuts like this, so we can have our PCs optimised to our own needs and workflow, rather than being constantly steered towards Copilot?

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  1. AI answer

    2026-04-20T10:05:27.0533333+00:00

    On Windows 11, Copilot-related keyboard shortcuts can be customized or effectively disabled without removing Copilot entirely.

    For Copilot key / Win+C behavior:

    1. Open Settings.
    2. Go to Personalization > Text input.
    3. Select Customize Copilot key on keyboard.
    4. Change what happens when the Copilot key or Windows key + C is pressed (for example, set it to do nothing or another allowed behavior).

    For environments where the Copilot hardware key exists, IT admins can also configure or remap the Copilot key via Group Policy or CSP so it does not interfere with existing workflows.

    Note: The provided documentation explicitly covers customizing the Copilot key and Win+C behavior. If Ctrl+Alt+C is being intercepted by Copilot on that device, that behavior is not described in the current documentation set; in that case, escalation through the organization’s IT admin or Microsoft support channel is required so the shortcut conflict can be reported and addressed.

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