What does Fn F1 mean?

The Fn key is used to activate special Function Keys which are marked by special icons in the same color. For example, key F1 on my laptop’s keyboard has a small icon of Touchpad Off in a color code matching to the Fn Key; which means Fn+F1 will turn my Touchpad Off/On.

How do you use F1 F12?

If you don’t, you may have to press the Fn key and then press an “Fn Lock” key to activate it. For example, on the keyboard below, the Fn Lock key appears as a secondary action on the Esc key. To enable it, we’d hold Fn and press the Esc key. To disable it, we’d hold Fn and press Esc again.

Where is my f lock key?

Locate the “function lock” key on your computer’s keyboard. Typically, this key is located in the lower-left corner of the keyboard, but depending on the model it may be in a different location.

What does F7 do?

F7. Commonly used to spell check and grammar check a document in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word etc. Shift+F7 runs a Thesaurus check on word highlighted. Turns on the Caret Browsing in Mozilla Firefox.

Why wont my F keys work?

In most cases, the reason why you cannot use the function keys is because you have unknowingly pressed the F lock key. We recommend looking for an F Lock or F Mode key on your keyboard. If there is one, try pressing it, then check if the Fn keys are now working.

What are the F1 through F12 keys on a keyboard?

The function keys or F-keys on a computer keyboard, labeled F1 through F12, are keys that have a special function defined by the operating system, or by a currently running program. They may be combined with the Alt or Ctrl keys. On laptop computers.

What does the F12 key do on a MacBook Pro?

On these keyboards, there’s an Fn key that you can hold down to toggle what the F-key does. For instance, on the MacBook Pro laptop, by default, the F12 key increases the audio volume. If this key is pressed while the Fn key is held down, it registers as F12 and triggers its specific function, rather than adjusting the volume.

What does F1 through F2 do in Microsoft Word?

In Microsoft Windows, renames a highlighted icon, file, or folder in all versions of Windows. In Microsoft Excel, edits the active cell. Alt+Ctrl+F2 opens document window in Microsoft Word. Ctrl+F2 displays the print preview window in Microsoft Word.

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