F1 Keyboard
For example on the keyboard below the fn lock key appears as a secondary action on the esc key.
F1 keyboard. F1 key f1 key is universally linked to help in almost every program may it be chrome or microsoft word. Computer users familiar with windows operating systems are usually quite familiar with the f1 keyboard shortcut to reach the windows help and support center. Often opens a search. Win keyf1 opens the microsoft windows help and support center.
Get it as soon as thu sep 3. Free shipping by amazon. Simply press any key on your keyboard to test it if it works it will turn green. Opens help menu when pressed with windows button.
Alternate command keys give the keyboard additional functionality by providing two command modes for the top row of standard f lock keys. Shift f1 reveals formatting in ms word. Function keys can sometimes be used in conjunction with other keys to perform additional tasks. Keyboard checker the best online keyboard tester.
Hidesdisplays ribbon menu in excel. Ctrlf1 opens task pane in ms office. The f lock key and the alternate command keys are available on certain keyboard models only and the types of alternate commands that are available vary depending on the keyboard model. Youll be surprised by how much they can do.
For instance if you are using chrome to read this content pressing the f1 key immediately opens the google chrome help page in a new tab. If you dont you may have to press the fn key and then press an fn lock key to activate it. F1 to f12 on a windows keyboard otherwise known as the function keys each have a specific role. Heres the answer to the mystery of those function keys.
Opens a help screen when this key is pressed. Simply press any key to test it. To enable it wed hold fn and press the esc key. The f1 through f12 keys on a computer keyboard are commonly referred to as function keys.
Depending on your keyboard you may actually have a dedicated fn lock key. Disable the f1 help key on windows systems for smoother faster typing and no pop ups. The role of the f1 key is to open the help page of an active application. Used as the help key in almost every program.
The many uses or functions of these keys vary based on what programs are open and on the active operating system.