using Ctrl for mnemonics instead of Alt

Question

If I set UseMnemonics to true and put an & in front of a letter I know I can use the alt key to trigger that button. Is there a way to switch it from the Alt key to the Ctrl key? (Windows App)

Vulpes · Answer

It wouldn't be easy as it's something which is built into the fabric of how Windows works. You'd need to: 1. Set the UseMnemonic property to false for the control(s) in question. This would be necessary to disable the normal ALT + keystroke functionality. 2. Draw the underlined access key on the control yourself. 3. Install a keyboard hook to trap the CTRL + keystroke you want to use. 4. When the key is pressed redirect focus to the control. Also it's not something I'd recommend doing anyway because: a. A lot of the CTRL + Keystroke combinations are already used as Windows keyboard shortcuts. b. Your application would no longer work in the way that experienced Windows users expect.