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.
The functions keys on a laptop are sort of a shortcut for the user. They have function keys for volume, refresh and search to name a few. This is a way to complete your task faster.
Function keys are the keys that start with F at the top of your keyboard. They have different functions depending on the exact programs you are running. For instance, in a browser, F5 refreshes the page, while in games, it might be the Save Game option.
There is no direct function on a Windows PC to reboot using function keys. But shortcuts can be assigned to function keys by some programming to add functions like reboot. There are some shareware utilities which can help you reboot with single button click (one of the function keys) e.g. Winshutdown. http://code.google.com/p/winshutdown/ http://www.topshareware.com/Winshutdown-download-13448.htm - Neeraj Sharma
The function keys are typically the top row of keys, labled F1 through F12.
Function keys are a specific set of keys on a keyboard, typically labeled F1 through F12, that perform predefined functions depending on the software being used, such as opening help menus or refreshing a page. Special keys, on the other hand, include keys like Shift, Ctrl, Alt, and the Windows key, which modify the function of other keys or provide shortcuts for various commands. While function keys are primarily focused on specific actions in applications, special keys are more about altering input and enhancing productivity through keyboard shortcuts.
The keys on a computer keyboard are used to type letters and perform functions such as save for copy and paste. The keys on a musical keyboard are used to produced different notes.
Manipulative keys are special keys used to manipulate data in the document.
there are 12 basic function keys in a standard keyboard
Keyboard shortcuts are controlled in System Preferences/Keyboard. Apple has preselcted some keys such as F10, F11, and F12 to control volume. These keys can be set to other functions in the System Preferences/Keyboard pref pane. There are many function available. Take care in setting them so that you don't have two keys doing the same function. To use the F keys as function keys and not as the preset keys, press the fn key on the keyboard first, and then press the F# key you need.
Press the NUM LOCK, Function, and DELETE keys to go back to alpha keys.
The function keys on the BBC Microcomputer were coloured red.
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.