F1 to F12 Function Keys shortcut on keyboard uses.
F1 to F12 function keys shortcut
There are a total of 12 keys in the Function button, then it is from F1 to F12. All function key shortcuts are used differently, which we will see one by one.
- F1 function keys shortcut.
You can use the function key F1 for Help and Support in Windows or most applications (like MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc.)
If you use the function key F1 in any browser, the Help Center page of that browser will open.
In MS OFFICE applications like MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS POWERPOINT, MS ACCESS, you can hide the ribbon by using Shortcut Key: CTRL + F1.
- F2 function keys shortcut.
The function key F2 can be used to rename any folder or file in Windows.
Using Shortcut Key: CTRL + F2 in MS OFFICE applications like MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS POWERPOINT, and MS ACCESS, you can go to the Print Preview option.
- F3 function keys shortcut.
Using the function key F3 in File Explorer of Windows, the cursor moves to the search option. From where you can find any file or folder.
On pressing F3 in any browser, the search option comes.
On pressing the SHIFT + F3 button in MS WORD or MS POWERPOINT, the case of English words can be changed to UPPERCASE, lowercase or Sentence case.
- F4 function keys shortcut.
Using the function key F4 in Windows' File Explorer opens the address bar.
By using F4 in MS Word or MS Excel, you can repeat any work done earlier, like in MS Word you have written a word or you have done any formatting or in MS EXCEL you have done any Row or column has been added or deleted. Now you have to repeat the same task again, then you can use the function key F4.
Using ALT + F4, you can shut down any running software or program.
- F5 function keys shortcut.
The function key F5 is used to refresh File Explorer in Windows or any webpage in Internet Browser.
On using the function key F5 in MS WORD, the Find and Replace dialog box opens, where one can find or replace text.
Just as by doing F5 in MS WORD, the dialog box of FIND AND REPLACE opens, similarly by using SHIFT + F5 in MS Excel, you can open the dialog box of FIND AND REPLACE.
For presentation in MS PowerPoint, you can start slide show by using F5.
- F6 function keys shortcut.
Using the function key F6, the cursor goes to the address bar of the browser, from where you can edit or change the address of the website.
Applications of MS OFFICE like Word | Excel | Many Documents in PowerPoint | Sheet | PPT is open, CTRL+SHIFT+F6 can be used to view them one by one.
- F7 Function keys shortcut.
The function key F7 is mostly used to check the spelling of English text inside any software or program.
By using F7 in any browser, the facility of Caret Browsing is started.
- F8 function keys shortcut.
Words can be selected using the function key F8 in MS Word.
In the same way, multiple cells can be selected using the function key F8 in MS Excel.
Applications of MS OFFICE like Word | Excel | PowerPoint | On pressing ALT + F8 in Access, the feature of Macro starts, from where you can Create, Edit, Delete or Assign Macro.
- F9 function keys shortcut.
In MS Excel, the function key F9 is used to refresh the formula.
CTRL + F9 is used to minimize MS Excel
In MS Word, using CTRL + F9 brings open and close curly bracket (Open and Close Curly Bracket {})
F10 function keys shortcut.
The function key F10 is used to activate the menu bar of any software.
We can also use SHIFT + F10 as a right click in the computer.
Using CTRL + F10 you can Restore Down or Maximize Applications (like Word | Excel) of MS Office.
- F11 function keys shortcut.
By using the function key F11 in any browser, the feature of FULL-SCREEN VIEW is activated or deactivated.
Applications of MS OFFICE like Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Shortcut Key in Access: Using ALT+F11 opens the VBA (Visual Basic for Application) platform.
- F12 function keys shortcut.
Shortcut Key: F12 is used as SAVE AS in most software or programs.
Applications of MS OFFICE like Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Shortcut Key in Access: By using CTRL+SHIFT+F12, the facility of PRINT PREVIEW becomes available.
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