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What is the function of F12 key?

What is the function of F12 key?

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Enhanced function key	What it does
Open	F5: Opens a document in programs that support this command.
Print	F12: Prints the file in the active window.
Redo	F3: Cancels the previous undo action.
Reply	F7: Replies to the e-mail in the active window.

How do I use the F12 key on my laptop?

F12

1. Open the Save as window in Microsoft Word.
2. Ctrl + F12 opens a document in Word.
3. Shift + F12 saves the Microsoft Word document (like Ctrl + S ).
4. Ctrl + Shift + F12 prints a document in Microsoft Word.
5. Open Firebug, Chrome Developer Tools, or other browsers debug tool.

Why is my Fn key glowing?

On desktop computer keyboards with an Fn key that lights up when enabled, make sure the key is enabled (illuminated) before pressing the corresponding function key. Once the key is illuminated, it no longer needs to be pressed (it’s locked), and each secondary function is performed until the Fn key is disabled.

How do I enable f1 to f12 keys?

To enable it, we’d hold Fn and press the Esc key. To disable it, we’d hold Fn and press Esc again. It functions as a toggle just like Caps Lock does. Some keyboards may use other combinations for Fn Lock.

How do I enable function keys?

To enable FN Lock on the All in One Media Keyboard, press the FN key, and the Caps Lock key at the same time. To disable FN Lock, press the FN key, and the Caps Lock key at the same time again.

What if there is no Fn key?

If your keyboard does not have an fn key, then ignore that step in your instructions, and simply press the next referenced f key, ignoring the fn key – which, after all, is a modifying key – and your keyboard doesn’t need that to operate the function keys.

How do I enable function keys on my laptop?

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. Press and hold the “Function Lock” key to enable the function keys on your computer.

How do you use function keys on a laptop?

The Function (or Fn) key is used by HP and other computer manufacturers on compact keyboards (such as laptop keyboards). Locate the Function (Fn) key on your keyboard. Locate the combined Function keys on your keyboard. Press and hold the Fn key and at the same time press and release one of the combined Function keys.

What do the function keys do on your laptop?

But, among the many laptops out there, you find Fn key combinations that do the following: Turn the laptop’s internal speaker volume up and down Mute the laptop’s internal speaker Increase or decrease the monitor’s brightness or contrast Activate an external monitor for giving a presentation Activate Stand By mode Hibernate the laptop Eject a CD/DVD Lock the keyboard

How to activate the Fn key?

and power it up.

Open a program that uses the function keys such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel. Check your keyboard for an “F-Lock” or “Function Lock” key.

Press the “F-Lock” key and then try using a function key in the selected program.