Fix Home, End, and Page Keys Resizing Windows in Windows 10
Question details
The user's standard keyboard navigation keys are unexpectedly resizing application windows instead of performing their standard functions.
- Product
- Windows 10
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Using the Home, End, Page Up, or Page Down keys while working in standard desktop applications.
- Observed behavior
- Pressing the Home, End, Page Up, or Page Down keys causes the active window to resize, rather than scrolling the page or moving the cursor as expected.
Ensure you have saved all open documents and closed active applications, as you will need to restart your computer to enter Safe Mode for proper troubleshooting.
Boot into Safe Mode to Isolate the Cause
Starting Windows 10 in Safe Mode helps you determine if a third-party application, driver, or background process is incorrectly remapping your keyboard inputs.
Safe Mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If the keyboard works normally in Safe Mode, it confirms that default settings and basic device drivers are not causing the window-resizing issue.
Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the main Settings menu.
Click on 'Update & Security', select 'Recovery' from the left-hand menu, and then click the 'Restart now' button under the 'Advanced startup' section.
Once your PC restarts to the 'Choose an option' screen, navigate to 'Troubleshoot' > 'Advanced options' > 'Startup Settings' and click 'Restart'.
After the PC restarts again, a list of options will appear. Press the 4 or F4 key on your keyboard to start your PC in Safe Mode, or 5 or F5 to use Safe Mode with Networking.
Open an application and press the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys to see if they function normally. If they do, a third-party background application or driver from your standard boot environment is the culprit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my navigation keys suddenly resize windows instead of scrolling?
This usually occurs when a third-party utility, a specialized keyboard driver, or a background macro program unintentionally remaps standard keyboard inputs to window-management commands.
Could a stuck modifier key cause this resizing behavior?
Yes. If a modifier key like the Windows key is physically stuck or digitally locked due to the Sticky Keys feature, pressing navigation keys can trigger built-in window snapping or resizing shortcuts.
How do I exit Safe Mode in Windows 10 once I am done testing?
To exit Safe Mode, simply restart your computer normally from the Start menu. If it continues to boot into Safe Mode, press Windows + R, type 'msconfig', go to the Boot tab, and uncheck 'Safe boot' before restarting.
