How do function keys work? Function keys work by executing a command or an application when they are pressed. They can be programmed to run programs, open documents, change system settings and perform other types of tasks quickly and easily. For example, pressing F2 might open your word proce...
Even though function keys on Mac, or F keys, have been a staple of Apple keyboards forever, it seems like fewer people are using them these days, or even know what they are for. It’s time to fix that! Mac function keys are not the most versatile, as they come pre-programmed and...
If you have changed the keyboard settings and enabled "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys," you may find that you can not use the single F1 to F12 keys to change the brightness of the screen, adjust the lightness of the keyboard, increase/decrease volume, and so forth. ...
This article shows you how to configure the Function (Fn) keys to not require use of the Fn key in Windows 10, 11
Youtube video from Technize on how to use FN keys. How do I use the Fn key/F Lock key? The F-Lock key activates the function keys from f1 to f12. So it works like a shift key on your keyboard. As with the Caps Lock key, by clicking on the key you can assign the function...
There may be times when you accidentally press a function key while typing and your computer do something that you didn’t know it could do. Although function keys are pre-set, you can still change what they do. It’s important to point out what the function keys do is not universal ac...
For example, if most of your F1 through F12 function keys have small icons next to them, they can do more than one thing. Some manufacturers set the F1 through F12 keys to their primary functions, while others default to their multimedia functions (e.g., adjusting volume, muting, changing...
If, after updating or reinstalling the keyboard driver, you are still not able to get the Function keys working again, the next fix to try is to install an older version of the keyboard driver. To do so: Press the Windows Key and R at the same time to open the Run box. Type “dev...
in other programs, but each one has different fuctions depending on which application you might be using. I know that when I'm in Dreamweaver, Flash, or Fireworks, the F12 key will bring up a browser preview of whatever I'm working on. How about you - are you a function keys fanatic...
Remapping Function Keys in System Preferences To remap individual function keys to do your bidding, visitSystem Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts. That’s the same location for customizingkeyboard shortcuts on macOS. Here you’ll find two panes: one shows a menu of different macOS functions and...