Binding and Unbinding Keyboard Keys to Controls in LabVIEW

Updated Sep 11, 2025

  • I have a list of controls, such as Boolean buttons, that are currently bound to keyboard inputs and are visible in the existing bindings list.
    How can I remove these key bindings?
  • I want to change the value of a control on the Front Panel by pressing a keyboard key.
    How can I set this up in LabVIEW?

In LabVIEW, you can bind a keyboard key to a control, such as a Boolean button, to trigger actions more efficiently. Here’s how to bind and unbind keys step-by-step:

1. Binding a Key

To bind a keyboard key to a control:

  1. Right-click on the control in the Front Panel.

  2. Go to AdvancedKey Navigation.

  3. In the Key Navigation window, select the desired keyboard key to associate with the control.

For example, in the image below, the F1 key has been assigned to a Boolean control:

 


2. Unbinding a Key

To remove (unbind) a key from a control:

  1. Identify the Boolean button you want to unbind.choose button.jpg
  2. Right-click on the control and select Properties to confirm its name and ensure it’s the correct button.image.png
  3. Once confirmed, go to  Key Navigation.image.png
  4. In the Key Navigation settings, change Focus or Toggle to None.
  5. Click OK to confirm the changes.

This will remove the key binding from the selected Boolean button.