Ever found yourself accidentally hitting the “Alt” key and inadvertently popping up NVIDIA GeForce Experience in the middle of work? We’ve all been there, and believe us when we say that it’s a common situation, especially when you have to juggle multiple applications with conflicting hotkeys. So, without further ado, let’s find out how we can change GeForce Experience hotkeys to better suit your preferences and avoid these interruptions.
How To Set Hotkeys In NVIDIA GeForce Experience?
Changing the hotkeys in NVIDIA GeForce Experience is a straightforward process, and here’s how you can do so:
- Press Alt + Z hotkey to open the in-game overlay.
- Click on the cog icon on the right-side of the screen to open the Settings.
- Visit the Keyboard shortcuts to open up a list of all the hotkeys currently set in the software.
- To change the hotkeys, click on the keyboard shortcut you want to change, and then press the new key or key combination that you want to set it to. For instance, if you want to change the ShadowPlay recording hotkey from “Alt + F9” to “Alt + R”, you’d click on the Alt + F9 shortcut, and then press Alt + R.
- Once you’ve made the changes, the new hotkey configurations should automatically be saved.
And that’s it! Now you won’t have to stretch your hands beyond their limits to take a screenshot or start recording with GeForce Experience.
How To Resolve Hotkey Conflicts In NVIDIA GeForce Experience?
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a dozen hotkey-using applications like Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Discord running in the background. So, how do you keep track of all the hotkey combinations and know which ones are available? Well, you just have to try them out! If your new hotkey is already in use by another application, GeForce Experience will display a message at the bottom of the menu screen indicating that the hotkey is already in use.
In this case you’ll possibly have to first go over the hotkey configurations for the other applications and see if you can change them to free up the combination for GeForce Experience.
How Do You Remove A Hotkey In NVIDIA GeForce Experience?
To clear a hotkey in NVIDIA GeForce Experience, you need to navigate to the hotkey you wish to clear in the Keyboard shortcuts section of the Settings menu. Once you’ve located it, click on it, and press the Backspace or Delete key to remove the existing key assignment.
The function will now have no assigned hotkey until you decide to set a new one. This can be particularly useful if you find that a certain hotkey is not being used as much, or if it’s causing conflicts with other applications.
Can You Use Any Hotkey Combination For NVIDIA GeForce Experience?
NVIDIA GeForce Experience doesn’t place any restriction on what key or key combinations you can use as hotkeys. However, it’s generally suggested to use combinations using the Alt, Shift, or Ctrl keys along with another key. For example, you can set “Ctrl + P” as the hotkey for taking screenshots using ShadowPlay.
Final Thoughts
NVIDIA GeForce Experience comes packed with a multitude of features, each accessible through different hotkeys. However, if you encounter conflicts or simply prefer a more personalized setup, you can easily customize these combinations to suit your preferences. What hotkey configurations do you prefer the most for GeForce Experience? Let us know in the comments below!