Did you know that your keyboard has unsuspected features with a simple key? The mysterious touch “Fn” can simplify your digital daily life, but you still need to know how to use it correctly. Follow the guide to control his secrets.
Why does it exist and where is it hiding?
The Fn key (abbreviation of Function) is present on most keyboards of laptops. But what’s the point of this little button? Due to the small size of the laptops, some functions have been grouped together. The Fn key thus allows access to secondary controls without cluttering the keyboard.
Where to find it?
On laptops: often placed at the bottom left, near the Ctrl and Alt keys.
On MacBooks: usually located in the same place.
Distinctive colours: it may be blue or white, to differentiate between activatable secondary functions.
How does the Fn key work?
Its use is simple: hold the Fn key while pressing another key with a secondary pictogram. However, its features may vary depending on brand name (such as Dell, Lenovo, HP, etc.) and operating systems (Windows or Mac).
Let’s take concrete note of what you can do with the Fn key.
On Windows: unlock hidden shortcuts
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