What Is The Use Of Function Keys F1-F12?

Do you consider yourself computer savvy? If yes, then you must be knowing why do the function keys (F1-F12)exist. Or even if you don’t, here we tell you what are the special and default functions of these function keys.

We all know that these keys lie at the top of the keyboard. They are there for a reason and can surely help you in saving a lot of time if optimally used.  From F1 to F12, all the function keys have some default features and can be used in combination with Ctrl and Alt keys too.

So let’s get started.

Pressing F1 opens the help menu instantly for almost any program.

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F2 is used to quickly rename a file or a folder.

F3 lets you search for files and folders.

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Alt + F4 allows you to close the currently open window.

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F5 key instantly refreshes or reloads a page.

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F6 moves your cursor to the address bar instantly.

F7 is used for checking grammar and spelling in MS Word and other word processing programs.

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With F8, you can enter safe mode during boot process.

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F9 is not only used to refreshes documents in MS Word but is also useful in sending and receiving an email in Microsoft Outlook.

Don’t have a mouse? No problem. F10 shows menu bars and highlights them in Internet Explorer & Mozilla Firefox. Shift + F10 works like a right click and opens the context menu.

Use F11 to switch into the fullscreen mode in any browser.

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F12 brings you directly to "Save As" window.

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Gosh! Amazingly useful keyboard shortcut tricks they are! Aren’t they? So now work smart and save time using these function keys. Do share it with your friends too.