Windows Keyboard Protection
When to use
Use this only in the Windows desktop client when you need to prevent selected Ctrl keys and protected combinations from leaking to other apps.
This capability is built into the client now. You no longer need a browser extension.
How to enable
- Open Settings in the client
- Go to Advanced Settings
- Find Windows Keyboard Protection
- Turn on Enable keyboard protection
- Choose Block Left Ctrl and/or Block Right Ctrl
What each option does
- Enable keyboard protection: no blocking when off; left/right Ctrl settings take effect when on
- Block Left Ctrl: blocks the left Ctrl key and its combinations only
- Block Right Ctrl: blocks the right Ctrl key and its combinations only
Behavior
- Selected Ctrl keys and their combinations are no longer passed to other applications
- The unselected side keeps working normally
- Left and right Ctrl can be controlled independently
Recommended setup
- Start with Left Ctrl only
- Keep Right Ctrl available if you still need a normal copy/paste fallback
- Run one shortcut/self-check round after changing the setting
Notes
- Windows desktop client only
- If the app says Windows keyboard protection is unavailable, update to the latest client and restart the app
- Test your setup before a real interview