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A function key is a key on a computer or terminal keyboard that can be programmed to cause the operating system or an application program to perform certain actions, a form of soft key. [1] On some keyboards/computers, function keys may have default actions, accessible on power-on. A 104-key US English keyboard layout with the function keys in ...
Fn+M or Ctrl+F2 (or Fn+Ctrl+F2 on some keyboards) [notes 2] Alt: F10: Pop up contextual menu for currently selected objects (aka context menu) ⇧ Shift+F10 or ≣ Menu: Varies with laptop / extended keyboard type; enable Mouse keys in Universal Access, then Fn+Ctrl+5 or Ctrl+5 (numeric keypad) or Function+Ctrl+I (laptop) ≣ Menu: ≣ Menu or ...
Fn is a modifier key, and works like other modifiers keys, such as Ctrl, Shift, Alt and AltGr.For a standard modifier key, the microcontroller inside the keyboard sends a scancode for the modifier itself, which is then interpreted by the operating system and combined with other simultaneous key-presses.
A typical 105-key computer keyboard, consisting of sections with different types of keys. A computer keyboard consists of alphanumeric or character keys for typing, modifier keys for altering the functions of other keys, [1] navigation keys for moving the text cursor on the screen, function keys and system command keys—such as Esc and Break—for special actions, and often a numeric keypad ...
Display symbolic key tops as seen on computer keyboards, phones and typewriters. Template parameters [Edit template data] Parameter Description Type Status name 1 The standard or common name of the key. Example Shift Line required label 2 Label for the key if different from the name, leave empty to suppress label. Example Level 2 Select Line optional alternate symbol 3 Switch for certain ...
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On Wikipedia, access keys allow you to do a lot more—protect a page, show page history, publish your changes, show preview text, and so on. See the next section for the full list. Most web browsers require holding down one or two modifier keys to use an access key.