You might be Using Windows since long time but i am sure
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 actually do and
where and when to use them.
In this article we will see Common features and Uses of F1- F12 keys, and also how these keys can be used with the Combination of CTRL and ALT keys.
Various Uses of F1-F12 Keys in Windows
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 used to enter the BIOS (press F1
when your computer is about to boot). 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. 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 article by Commenting Below.
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