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To assign the scroll shift function to a Surface Dial in Microsoft Windows, you'll need to use the Surface app to customize the functionality of the Dial. Here are the steps to do this:

• Download and Install the Surface App:

• If you don't already have it, download and install the Surface app from the Microsoft Store.

• Open the Surface App:

• Launch the Surface app from the Start menu or by searching for it in the search bar.

• Connect and Select Your Surface Dial:

• Make sure your Surface Dial is connected via Bluetooth.

• In the Surface app, select your Surface Dial from the list of connected devices.

• Customize the Dial Functionality:

• In the customization settings, you should see options to configure the Surface Dial.

• Look for the option to customize the "Scroll" action. You might need to assign a custom function or macro if the default options do not directly support a scroll shift function.

• Assign Scroll Shift Function:

• If there is no direct option for "Scroll Shift," you might need to create a custom tool or macro that simulates the shift key being pressed while scrolling. This could involve using third-party software or scripting tools like AutoHotKey to create the desired behavior.

Here’s a more detailed approach using AutoHotKey:

Using AutoHotKey to Create Scroll Shift Functionality

• Download and Install AutoHotKey:

• Download AutoHotKey from AutoHotKey's official website.

• Install it on your system.

• Create a Script for Scroll Shift:

• Open a text editor (like Notepad) and paste the following script: ; Script to emulate Shift + Scroll ; Pressing down the Surface Dial will act as holding the Shift key #If GetKeyState("RButton", "P") ; Assuming the Dial press acts as the Right Mouse Button WheelUp::Send {Shift down}{WheelUp}{Shift up} WheelDown::Send {Shift down}{WheelDown}{Shift up} #If

• Save this file with an .ahk extension, for example, ScrollShift.ahk.

• Run the AutoHotKey Script:

• Double-click the saved .ahk script file to run it.

• This script will now simulate holding the Shift key while scrolling whenever the designated button (assumed here as the right mouse button) is pressed.

• Test and Adjust:

• Test the functionality to ensure it works as expected. You might need to adjust the script based on how the Surface Dial is configured to interact with AutoHotKey.

• Set AutoHotKey Script to Run at Startup:

• To have this functionality available each time you start your computer, place a shortcut to the .ahk script in the Windows Startup folder:

Press Win + R, type shell:startup, and press Enter.

• Copy the shortcut of your .ahk script into this folder.

By following these steps, you can assign and customize the scroll shift function to your Surface Dial effectively.

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