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Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by mokoshalb(m): 9:16am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by segebase(m): 11:23am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by KakiP(m): 11:23am On Mar 08, 2017
what of my Mac?
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by afo86: 11:26am On Mar 08, 2017
Very helpful..Weldon
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by Nobody: 11:26am On Mar 08, 2017
i can't find the keys on my phone, op where's it?
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by mokoshalb(m): 11:26am On Mar 08, 2017
coming up soon..
KakiP:
what of my Mac?
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by mokoshalb(m): 11:27am On Mar 08, 2017
your phone is not a desktop
desquad:
i can't find the keys on my phone, op where's it?
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by patosky22(m): 11:27am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by soath(m): 11:28am On Mar 08, 2017
Good job OP
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by Actuarydeji(m): 11:31am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by ASBEE(m): 11:31am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by satowind(m): 11:31am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by Nobody: 11:32am On Mar 08, 2017
Great job op







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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by Draei: 11:34am On Mar 08, 2017
desquad:
i can't find the keys on my phone, op where's it?
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by Homeboiy: 11:36am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by Omisport01: 11:38am On Mar 08, 2017
mokoshalb:
You might be Using Windows for a long time, but I am sure a majority of you guys don't know all the features and Uses of F1-F12 keys on your keyboard. We all know Common shortcuts like CTRL+C to Copy and CTRL+V to Paste, But you might not know what F1, F2, F3…….F12 keys do and where and when to use them.

USES OF F1 KEY:
F1 key almost everywhere is used for "Help". if you are using windows OS and want help anywhere then press F1 key, this will open up help window for you.
Sometimes F1 key is also used to enter the BIOS (press F1 when your computer is about to boot).
The combination of Win + F1 keys will open the “Help and Support » Microsoft Windows.

USES OF F2 KEY:
Rapidly rename the chosen file or folder. Works in all adaptations of Windows.
Alt + Ctrl + F2 – Opens the Document as a Microsoft Word.
Ctrl + F2 – Opens the Preview window in Microsoft Word.
Frequently to enter the BIOS.

USES OF F3 KEY:
In the MS-DOS charge line or in Windows, press F3 to rehash the last summon.
Win + F3 – Advanced Search window opens in Microsoft Outlook.
Shift + F3 – Changes the content in Microsoft Word, from upper to lower case or capital letters at the start of each one expression.
In the event that I am not mixed up, it is the F3 key which will cause the Application«Control» computers Apple, running Mac OS X.

USES OF F4 KEY:
This opens the location bar, in the event that you press F4 in Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.
Rehash the last activity (MS Word )
Ctrl + F4 – Closes the window open in the present window, for example, a tab in the program
Alt + F4 – Closes the system window in Windows.

USES OF F5 KEY:
Refreshes the present page (works in all advanced programs), and additionally redesign the desktop or open organizers in Windows.
Running a slide demonstrate in Powerpoint.

USES OF F6 KEY:
Move the cursor in the location bar (additionally works in numerous advanced programs).
Ctrl + Shift + F6 – opens Document in Microsoft Word

USE OF F7 KEY:
Mostly used for spelling and grammar in a document programs Microsoft (Word, Outlook, etc.)

USE OF F8 KEY:
Pressing F8 key while your PC is about to boot will result into booting your PC in Safe mode.

USE OF F9 KEY:
The F9 key does not have any functionality in Windows. It may, however, be used in some individual programs. To find out if it is available in the program you are using, bring up the program’s help screen and type in the words function key.

USES OF F10 KEY:
Activates "Menu" in the open organizer window.
Shift + F10 – works same as the right mouse click.
Pressing F10 while your system is booting will show you BIOS Information.
F10 is used to enter the hidden recovery partition on computers Sony.

USE OF F11 KEY:
F11 Key will take you to Full-screen mode and it can be used and work in any Browser.

USES OF F12 KEY:
Opens the "Save As" in Microsoft Word.
Shift + F12 – Saves a document in Microsoft Word.
Ctrl + Shift + F12 – Prints a document in Microsoft Word.
The f12 key will open up Inspect element box in any Browser.
Fn + F1 or F2 or ... F12 keys will normally do the task that is Printed on the respective keys, This is basically for Laptop Users.

With this it Concludes my list of uses of F1-F12 keys in windows, if you know any more uses then please add to this thread below.


Source: http://www.mokoshalb.com/2016/08/common-uses-of-function-keys-f1-f12-on.html
pls help me my hp compaq nc6220 is writing non-diskette system or disk error change disk and strike any key when ready help
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by eke28(m): 11:39am On Mar 08, 2017
Nice one.
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by dauddy97(m): 11:40am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by eke28(m): 11:41am On Mar 08, 2017
Nice one op.
mokoshalb:
You might be Using Windows for a long time, but I am sure a majority of you guys don't know all the features and Uses of F1-F12 keys on your keyboard. We all know Common shortcuts like CTRL+C to Copy and CTRL+V to Paste, But you might not know what F1, F2, F3…….F12 keys do and where and when to use them.

USES OF F1 KEY:
F1 key almost everywhere is used for "Help". if you are using windows OS and want help anywhere then press F1 key, this will open up help window for you.
Sometimes F1 key is also used to enter the BIOS (press F1 when your computer is about to boot).
The combination of Win + F1 keys will open the “Help and Support » Microsoft Windows.

USES OF F2 KEY:
Rapidly rename the chosen file or folder. Works in all adaptations of Windows.
Alt + Ctrl + F2 – Opens the Document as a Microsoft Word.
Ctrl + F2 – Opens the Preview window in Microsoft Word.
Frequently to enter the BIOS.

USES OF F3 KEY:
In the MS-DOS charge line or in Windows, press F3 to rehash the last summon.
Win + F3 – Advanced Search window opens in Microsoft Outlook.
Shift + F3 – Changes the content in Microsoft Word, from upper to lower case or capital letters at the start of each one expression.
In the event that I am not mixed up, it is the F3 key which will cause the Application«Control» computers Apple, running Mac OS X.

USES OF F4 KEY:
This opens the location bar, in the event that you press F4 in Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.
Rehash the last activity (MS Word )
Ctrl + F4 – Closes the window open in the present window, for example, a tab in the program
Alt + F4 – Closes the system window in Windows.

USES OF F5 KEY:
Refreshes the present page (works in all advanced programs), and additionally redesign the desktop or open organizers in Windows.
Running a slide demonstrate in Powerpoint.

USES OF F6 KEY:
Move the cursor in the location bar (additionally works in numerous advanced programs).
Ctrl + Shift + F6 – opens Document in Microsoft Word

USE OF F7 KEY:
Mostly used for spelling and grammar in a document programs Microsoft (Word, Outlook, etc.)

USE OF F8 KEY:
Pressing F8 key while your PC is about to boot will result into booting your PC in Safe mode.

USE OF F9 KEY:
The F9 key does not have any functionality in Windows. It may, however, be used in some individual programs. To find out if it is available in the program you are using, bring up the program’s help screen and type in the words function key.

USES OF F10 KEY:
Activates "Menu" in the open organizer window.
Shift + F10 – works same as the right mouse click.
Pressing F10 while your system is booting will show you BIOS Information.
F10 is used to enter the hidden recovery partition on computers Sony.

USE OF F11 KEY:
F11 Key will take you to Full-screen mode and it can be used and work in any Browser.

USES OF F12 KEY:
Opens the "Save As" in Microsoft Word.
Shift + F12 – Saves a document in Microsoft Word.
Ctrl + Shift + F12 – Prints a document in Microsoft Word.
The f12 key will open up Inspect element box in any Browser.
Fn + F1 or F2 or ... F12 keys will normally do the task that is Printed on the respective keys, This is basically for Laptop Users.

With this it Concludes my list of uses of F1-F12 keys in windows, if you know any more uses then please add to this thread below.


Source: http://www.mokoshalb.com/2016/08/common-uses-of-function-keys-f1-f12-on.html
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by zarakay(f): 11:43am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by zealz4u(m): 11:45am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by IT4U: 11:48am On Mar 08, 2017
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Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by kurajordan(m): 11:51am On Mar 08, 2017
OP, it doesn't work on Mac. F1 reduces the brightness of the laptop while F2 increases it
Re: Common Uses Of Function Keys F1 To F12 On Your Computer Keyboard by Dapsonemmanuel(m): 11:51am On Mar 08, 2017
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