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Address PowerToys user feedback received Sept 2025 (#5844)
* Clarify how to enable or disable cmdpal UUF feedback from customer. * Add note about Hosts File Editor shortcut key * Add kb mgr note to explain uncommon keys in list
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hub/powertoys/command-palette/overview.md

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PowerToys Command Palette is a quick launcher utility that allows you to easily access all of your most frequently used commands, apps, and development tools from a single, fast solution. This customizable and extensible tool is designed for Windows power users and serves as the successor to [PowerToys Run](../run.md).
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To use the Command Palette, select <kbd>Win</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>Space</kbd> and start typing! *(Note that the keyboard shortcut can be changed in the settings window.)*
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Command Palette, and all other PowerToys, can be enabled or disabled on the PowerToys settings Home page. To use the Command Palette, select <kbd>Win</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>Space</kbd> and start typing! *(Note that the keyboard shortcut can be changed in the settings window.)*
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> For this utility to work, the Command Palette must be enabled and running in the background.

hub/powertoys/hosts-file-editor.md

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| Consider loopback addresses as duplicates | When enabled, multiple loopback addresses (127.0.0.1, ::1) pointing to the same hostname are treated as duplicates. This prevents adding redundant entries and helps avoid conflicts. When disabled, you can add multiple loopback entries for the same hostname, which may be useful for testing different network configurations but could lead to unexpected behavior. |
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**Note:** The Hosts File Editor can't be launched with a shortcut key. To open the Hosts File Editor, select the PowerToys icon in the system tray and select **Hosts File Editor**.
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## Troubleshooting
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A "Failed to save hosts file" message appears if a change is made without administrator permissions:

hub/powertoys/keyboard-manager.md

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![Keyboard Remap Keys screenshot](../images/powertoys-keyboard-remap-a-b.png)
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> [!NOTE]
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> Some of the keys in the drop-down list may not be present on your keyboard. For example, the <kbd>Start App 1</kbd> key is only available on keyboards that physically have a <kbd>Start App 1</kbd> key, and the <kbd>IME Mode Change</kbd> key is only available on keyboards that support Input Method Editors (IME).
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### Remapping a key to a shortcut
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To remap a key to a shortcut (combination of keys), enter the shortcut key combination in the "To send" column.

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