How to program and launch shortcuts with a Razer mouse

| Answer ID: 1711
This answer is a guide on what app shortcuts can be programmed on your Razer mouse buttons and how to program them.

The Razer mouse has the capability to launch Windows operating system shortcuts when it is programmed to its buttons. Below is a list of the different shortcuts available to be programmed to the Razer mouse.

  • Launch Calculator
  • Launch MSPaint
  • Launch Notepad
  • Launch Snipping Tool
  • Launch Task Manager
  • Open User Directory
  • Open System Utility Settings menu
  • Show Desktop
  • Cycle Apps
  • Switch Apps
  • Close App
  • Cut
  • Copy
  • Paste

See the step-by-step instructions below on how  to program and launch shortcuts with a Razer mouse.

Step-by-step Process

  1. Launch Razer Synapse 4.

  2. Select your mouse from the DASHBOARD.

    Razer Synapse Dashboard

  3. Select a button you want to customize.

    Razer Synapse Mouse buttons

  4. Choose “WINDOWS SHORTCUTS”.

    Razer Synapse mouse functions

  5. Open the dropdown menu and select the shortcut you wish to program to your button.

    Razer Synapse Windows shortcuts

  6. Click “SAVE” to complete the process.

    Razer Synapse Windows shortcuts

    Note: Keep Razer Synapse running in the background to use this function.

    The programmed button is displayed after the shortcut on your device layout.

    Razer Synapse Mouse Layout

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