Until macOS 12 Monterey, the Fn key was essentially a hardware toggle key that switched the behavior of other keys to an alternative function, most notably toggling the F1, F2, etc. keys at the top of ...

Many users focus on switch type, layout, and lighting when choosing a keyboard, often overlooking dedicated media keys.

Fn + delete: This lets you perform a forward delete, which means you can delete the characters to the right of the cursor. It’s the opposite of the Delete key on your Mac’s keyboard.

To use them, you'll need to press and hold the Fn key on your keyboard, which will make the F keys appear in the Touch Bar. From there, you can select the key for the desired function.

If your keyboard and/or pad is stuck or locked on a Surface Laptop, you need to press and hold the Fn key for almost 10 seconds. This will toggle the Fn lock on or off which in turn will lock or ...

On 60% keyboards like the HyperX Alloy Origins 60, you have one Fn key that’s primarily used to access the F1-F12 keys.

A Different Function Key Although "Fn" stands for "function," the Fn key is entirely different from F1, F2, etc. Holding down Fn activates a dual-purpose key (see Fn key).

Function keys, or F-keys, are special-purpose keys on a keyboard that allow you to perform certain actions on your computer quickly. These keys comprise the top row of keyboards and are labeled F1 ...

Step 2: If necessary, make sure that the FN key on your keyboard is turned on. It usually has an indicator light that shows when it is on or off.

Along the top of the keyboard above the Fn key row are five rubber buttons labelled G1-G5, five similar buttons labelled M1-M4 and MR towards the right, your usual numlock, capslock, and scroll ...