What is the purpose of the function keys?

Answer 1

The definition of a function key is A key on a computer keyboard that activates a function within a given application when pressed, either alone or in various combinations with the alt key, the shift key, and the control key. Hope this helps

Answer 2

The function keys f1 to f12, combined with the Ctrl and or Alt keys, add extra functions to the keyboard without the need for even more keys. For instance, on my Ubuntu computer, pressing down the Ctrl and Alt keys and tapping the letter T key will open a terminal window on the screen. Pressing the f11 key will toggle between a full view without taskbars showing (taking up screen space) or the normal view with taskbars showing.

Answer 3

function keys are important because these keys performs a specific operationbased on the software you are using.

Answer 4

what is F1 for