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Product: Windows App (Azure Virtual Desktop client)
Description:
When using Azure Virtual Desktop through the Windows App (especially in windowed mode), Alt+PageUp and Alt+PageDown are the only supported shortcuts for switching between remote applications.
The direction of these shortcuts is opposite of intuitive and inconsistent with common task‑switching expectations (Alt+Tab, browser tab switching, virtual desktop navigation, etc.).
There is currently no way to:
- remap these shortcuts
- reverse the navigation direction
- customize keyboard behavior per user
This significantly impacts usability for power users who spend all day inside AVD sessions.
Requested enhancement:
Add a configurable keyboard mapping option in the Windows App to:
- swap Alt+PageUp / Alt+PageDown direction
- or allow user‑defined key mappings for remote app switching
Why this matters:
- Reduces cognitive friction and user error
- Improves accessibility and ergonomics
- Brings Windows App closer to parity with legacy mstsc.exe and competing VDI clients (e.g., Citrix)
Workarounds today:
Users must rely on third‑party tools (AutoHotkey) to fix this locally, which should not be required for a basic UX issue.