The function keys, or F keys, on a computer keyboard serve as a line of shortcut keys that invoke various actions and commands in software applications. Located across the top of the keyboard, labeled ...

The Function Keys (F1 to F12) on the Windows keyboard have specifically assigned roles. For example, F1 opens the help page of any application you’re currently on. This is useful in many situations.

If you take a look at your laptop's keyboard, you'll notice that the top row keys have icons printed above, with "F" and a number, like F1, F2, and so on, below each one. These are known as function ...