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there are 12 basic function keys in a standard keyboard
The function keys are the top row of keys on the keyboard, normally labelled F1-F12.By themselves they have no function - they are 'blank' spare keys meant for programs that want a place to put various keyboard shortcuts.That is, the function of the function keys is not determined by the keys but by the program using them, and could be anything or nothing.
Press the NUM LOCK, Function, and DELETE keys to go back to alpha keys.
There are more than five parts of the keyboard. Four parts of the keyboard are the typing keys, the numeric keypad, function keys, and control keys. The last part of the keyboard is the extra keys.
The function keys on the BBC Microcomputer were coloured red.
The function keys.
The Home & End key function can be replicated on Mac keyboards without the designated keys by pressing the Function (Fn) key and the Left or Right Arrow key at the same time. This can vary depending on the application being used. With Microsoft's Word, for example, the Command key is required. In general either the Ctrl / Alt / Cmd / Fn key combined with the arrow keys will usually perform some useful function.
Independent keys on a keyboard refer to keys that operate independently of one another, meaning each key can be pressed without affecting the function of other keys. These keys typically include alphanumeric keys, punctuation keys, and special function keys. They contrast with certain keyboard features like "chording" or multi-key combinations, where multiple keys need to be pressed simultaneously for a function. Overall, independent keys enhance typing efficiency and accuracy.
Function keys are located on a keyboard in the top part. It starts from F1 and ends by F12. Some keyboards don't have function keys.
The function of the Function Keys is determined by what program is running when you press them. Learning what they do may be available in the software Help, or you can learn by trial and error.
Most keyboards have 12 function keys. F1-F12 (all the keys with the letter 'F' and then a number).
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