The function keys can have different functions depending on what program you have open. Pressing the f1 key while using a graphics program might for example bring up a menu on the screen.
If for example you are in the properties window for a printer , you can highlight a tab then hit the f1 key. It will bring up a litttle box explaining the use of that tab.
Some programs dont use function keys. In general the instructions for using a computer program should tell you what if any function keys can be used.
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The keyboard is an input device the keys are used to input data into the computer
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.
Function key
Assuming you mean 'keyboard' - it's an input device for a user to give instructions to the computer. It consists of the numbers from 0 to 9, the letters from a to z, 12 function keys, and a number of special function keys.
The Apple keyboard has 1 function key of the bottom far left.
he keys on computer keyboards are often classified as follows:alphanumeric keys -- letters and numberspunctuation keys -- comma, period, semicolon, and so on.special keys -- function keys, control keys, arrow keys, Caps Lock key, and so on.
The computer keyboard is the same as the typewriter keyboard. The typewriter did have special keys that were not on the keyboard, like the tab keys that indented. The keyboard also has extra function keys that were not on the typewriter.
yes they can be used as a calculator!
The Function keys should all be on the top. ( F1 to F12 )
there are 12 basic function keys in a standard keyboard
Computer keyboards many keys. All the different key are part of the following categories: 1. Control keys (like Ctrl & Alt) 2. Typing keys ( A to Z and .,?!£* etc) 3. Function keys (F1 to F12) 4. Numeric keypad (the number keypad on the far right)