REMAPPING CTRL+0 TO INSERT KEY
Method 1: Using AutoHotkey (Recommended)
This is the most flexible and user-friendly approach.
Step 1: Download and Install AutoHotkey
• Go to https://www.autohotkey.com/
• Download AutoHotkey v2 (or v1.1 if you prefer)
• Run the installer and follow the installation wizard
Step 2: Create the Script
• Right-click on your desktop or in any folder
• Select New → AutoHotkey Script
• Name it something like ctrl0_to_insert.ahk
Step 3: Edit the Script
• Right-click the file and select “Edit Script”
• Add this code:
; AutoHotkey v2
^0::Insert ; Maps Ctrl+0 to Insert key
; For AutoHotkey v1.1, use:
; ^0::Send {Insert}
Step 4: Run the Script
• Double-click the .ahk file to run it
• You’ll see the AutoHotkey icon in your system tray
• Test by pressing Ctrl+0 – it should now act as Insert
Step 5: Auto-start (Optional)
• Press Win+R, type shell:startup
• Copy your .ahk file to this folder
• It will now run automatically when Windows starts
Method 2: Using PowerToys Keyboard Manager
Alternative method using Microsoft’s PowerToys utility.
Step 1: Install PowerToys
• Download from Microsoft Store or GitHub
• Install and run PowerToys
Step 2: Configure Remapping
• Open PowerToys settings
• Go to “Keyboard Manager”
• Click “Remap a shortcut”
• Click the “+” button
• Set “Shortcut” to: Ctrl+0
• Set “Mapped to” to: Insert
• Click OK and Apply