How to Use Mac Magic Keyboard on Windows

This article teaches you how to use the Mac Magic Keyboard on a Windows 10 PC and remap some keys if you choose.

what do you know

• All Mac and Apple keyboards also work on PC.
• Connect via Bluetooth by clicking Bluetooth > Add Bluetooth > and select Magic Keyboard from the list.
• It is possible to reassign any keys via the application. Microsoft PowerTools.

How do you connect a Mac keyboard to a computer?

Connecting a Mac keyboard to your computer is as simple as adding any other keyboard. You can connect the keyboard via the included USB cable, but Bluetooth is a better solution. Here's how to connect it.

Note: If your Magic Keyboard is already paired with another device like a Mac and turned on, toggle the Magic Keyboard's power switch to the off position and then turn it back on to pairing mode.

1. On your Windows laptop, type Bluetooth In Windows 10 taskbar search or go to Start menu > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth.
2. Click Bluetooth and other devices.
3. Click Add Bluetooth Or other device.
4. Click Bluetooth.
5. Wait for the computer to detect it. Magic Keyboard.
   Tip: If it doesn't detect it, toggle the power switch on your Magic Keyboard and press a key.
6. Click Magic Keyboard.
7. Wait for the connection to be made.
8. Click Done.

How do I use the Mac key on a Windows keyboard?

Most of the keys on the Magic Keyboard Your Windows keyboard works the same way you do on a Mac. However, it can be helpful to assign keys, such as function keys, to specific settings. You'll need to download a separate app called power toys , but it's a valuable way to remap keys. Here's how to map keys on your Magic Keyboard for Windows.

Tip: Looking for the Windows key? On the Magic Keyboard, it's automatically mapped to the Command key.

1. Download the microsoft power toys From the official website and install it.
2. Open application.
3. Click keyboard manager.
4. Click Reset key.
5. click button plus sign to add Assign a new key.
6. Click "Writing" Press the key you want to change.
7. Click OK.
8. Click on “Write” under "hiring" To follow the same process but using the key you want to change it to.
9. Click OK.
10. Click "OK" to confirm the changes.
11. Your key has now been reset.

Can I use an Apple keyboard on a Windows computer?

Just like any Mac-branded keyboard, Apple keyboards, including the Magic Keyboard and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, can be used with a Windows PC once they're set up properly.

Note: Touch ID only works on Apple devices, but the rest of the keyboard is fully functional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How can I take a screenshot on a computer using a Mac keyboard?
The answer: Mac keyboards don't have a Print Screen key, so you can't use the keyboard shortcut. Instead, Use the Windows Snipping Tool to take a screenshotFind the Snipping Tool from the Windows Start menu and choose your preferred style (freeform, window, rectangular, or full screen) from the Mode drop-down menu.

Q2: What is the equivalent of the Mac Option key on a computer keyboard?
The answer: The Alt key on a PC keyboard is the Option key on a Mac. It's one of several keys that appear in a different place or with a different name on a Windows keyboard.