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Many Windows/PC users have found a workaround using Microsoft's Intellitype Pro software, which allows a user to assign keystrokes/macros to the function and accessory keys. For example, assigning a macro {Press F1} to the function key F1 renders the F-lock issue moot, since the OS will interpret the key press as F1 regardless of the F-lock state.
Windows 11 running in safe mode. Microsoft Windows' safe mode (for 7/Vista [1] /XP [2] /2000/ME/98/95 [citation needed]) is accessed by pressing the F8 key as the operating system boots. [3] Also, in a multi-boot environment with multiple versions of Windows installed side by side, the F8 key can be pressed at the OS selector prompt to get to ...
Place computer into sleep/standby mode Windows 10: ⊞ Win+x > u > s. Windows 7: ⊞ Win+→+→+↵ Enter. Sleep (available on some keyboards) ⌥ Opt+⌘ Cmd+Eject: Sleep (available on some keyboards, configurable in Control Panel Power Options Advanced tab dialog box) Shut down computer Windows 10: ⊞ Win+x > u > u: Ctrl+⌥ Opt+⌘ Cmd+Eject
Some laptops and compact keyboards also have a Function Lock - FN Lock. On these devices, a Fn modifier key is used to combine keys to save room and add non-standard functionality; a common use is merging the row with keys F1- F12 with keys that adjust settings such as display brightness, media volume and playback, and keyboard illumination.
Bounce keys is a feature in various computer operating systems. It is an accessibility feature to aid users who have physical disabilities . Bounce keys allows the user to configure the computer to ignore rapid, repeated keypresses of the same key.
Mac: The classic Mac OS supported system extensions known generally as FKEYS which could be installed in the System file and could be accessed with a Command-Shift-(number) keystroke combination (Command-Shift-3 was the screen capture function included with the system, and was installed as an FKEY); however, early Macintosh keyboards did not support numbered function keys in the normal sense.
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.
Many newer bios use the F8 key to choose boot device (from menu). An F4 to exit menu and immediate F8 goes to safe mode. Windows install prompts F6 for boot device driver install, other OS also prompt for driver (usually after restart). Add-ons (cards) with bios (like RAID adapters) use function keys to bring up boot menus.