I'm somewhat new to the computer it's more like try and error, so any help would be great.
2006-09-11 02:26:20 · 9 answers · asked by bettybingham2 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
satnds as hot keys or short cut keys
2006-09-11 02:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by taGaLOG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F1 - F12 are function keys.
The keys numbered F1 through F12, activate program-specific commands. F1 is often used for Help.Sometimes these are used in combination with other keys such as SHIFT, CTRL or ALT so theres 36 possibilities.
2006-09-11 02:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by Icik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The F keys or function keys are keys that can be programmed to perform a function. They were added to computer terminals to simplify the work data entry employees by allowing the programming of repetitive tasks. Some keys or and key combinations are still in use (F1 – Help, Alt+F4 – Close, etc.) but they are not as important as they used to be because most functions can be integrated with a program and be activated with a mouse click.
2006-09-11 02:42:57 · answer #3 · answered by Dror 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F1 is usally the Help key in all programs. The rest have different functions depending on what program you're using. For instance, F8 is used to enter Safe Mode during startup and F2 is sometimes used (in place of Delete) to enter BIOS setup, also at startup. If you're in Word or IE, you can use the Function keys as hotkeys and set the command-to-be-executed by each yourself. Press F1 and look up Function keys in the index.
2006-09-11 02:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by r_moulton76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F1-F12 stand for the function keys used by software programs for their specific functionality. eg: during the pc bootup the F1 is often used for
bring up the bios and the F8 for the safe mode in windows
2006-09-11 02:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by anniyan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's been taking area in with the F1-12 keys and the laptop's been contained in the BIOS area or booting, he may have screwed up something with the boot settings. take a seem contained in the BIOS area and word the boot order, it will be set as well from the HDD. If that would not artwork, enter threat-free Mode and use device restoration to go back the laptop to a date before that occurred.
2016-11-26 00:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by sharples 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short, the functions that the function keys perform will vary from application to application. Check the manual and help files of the software you are using to find out what that function, if any, is.
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2006-09-11 02:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
F simply stands for Function. There are many uses for them in different programs.
2006-09-11 02:29:13 · answer #8 · answered by iswd1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
function 1, function 2, ect...
2006-09-11 02:31:38 · answer #9 · answered by eldridgejoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋