Uses of F1-F12 Keys in Windows

We all are using windows since long time but I am sure you guys don't know the uses of F1-F12 keys on your keyboard. We all know some common shortcuts used with CTRL and ALT key but in this article, we will see how F1-F12 keys can be used with the Combination of CTRL and ALT keys.

Uses of F1 Key :

• F1 key almost everywhere is used for "Help". If you are using windows OS and want help anywhere then press the F1 key, this will open up help window for you.
• Combination of Win + F1 keys will open the "Help and Support" for Microsoft Windows.

Uses of F2 Key :

• Used to rename the chosen File or Folder.
• Alt + Ctrl + F2 - Opens the document as a Microsoft Word.
• Ctrl + F2 - Opens the preview window in Microsoft Word.
• Used to enter the BIOS.

Uses of F3 Key :

• Win + F3 - Opens Advanced search window in Microsoft Outlook.
• Changes the content in Microsoft Word, from upper to lower case or capital letters at the start of each one expression.

Uses of F4 Key :

• This opens the location bar in Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.
• Used to Reuse the last activity in Microsoft Word.
• Ctrl + F4 - Closes the window open in the present window.
• Alt + F4 - Closes the system window.

Uses of F5 Key :

• Refreshes the present page.
• Used to run a slide in powerpoint.

Uses of F6 Key :

• Ctrl + Shift + F6 - Opens the Document in Microsoft Word.

Uses of F7 Key :

• Used for spelling and grammar in Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.

Uses of F8 Key :

• If you want to boot your PC in Safe mode, press F8 key when your PC is about to Boot.

Uses of F9 Key :

• The F9 key does not have any functionality in Windows. However, it may be used in some individual programs.

Uses of F10 Key :

• Activates menu in Windows Explorer and some individual programs.
• Shift + F10 - Used as Right mouse click.
• Pressing F10 while your system is booting will show you BIOS information.

Uses of F11 Key :

• This key will take you to Full-screen mode in any Browser.

Uses of F12 Key :

• Opens the "Save As" window in Microsoft Word.
• Shift + F12 - Used to save a document in Microsoft Word.
• Ctrl + Shift + F12 - Used to print a document in Microsoft Word.
• Used to open the "Inspect Element" box in any browser.

So, these are some basic uses of F1-F12 Keys. However, some keys work differently for some individual programs.

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