F1

Updated: 04/12/2021 by Computer Hope

F1 key

The F1 primal is a role fundamental found at the pinnacle of almost all computer keyboards. The key is most ofttimes used to open up the aid for the operating system or the active running program. F1 too has other uses depending on the figurer and plan, as mentioned below.

How to use the F1 fundamental

Open the program that uses the cardinal and press F1. If the F1 key also has an icon on the key, it indicates the primal has a secondary office. To apply the secondary role, press and hold down the Fn key, and while standing to hold the key, press F1.

If when pressing the F1 key the secondary function is performed (due east.g., mutes audio), the part keys are the secondary role. For instance, on an Apple tree reckoner, to printing F1, concur down the fn key, and press F1.

Notation

If the FnLk (function lock) is enabled, the keyboard acts as if the Fn primal is being pressed until it is unlocked.

Information most what the secondary role may exist is found on the below secondary function of F1 section.

Where is the F1 key used?

The following list is all of the locations the F1 key can exist used with data well-nigh how it's used.

  • Open help with all programs
  • Google Sheets
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Enter BIOS setup
  • Other F1 uses

Open aid with all programs

With almost every program, this key functions every bit a aid key. When F1 is pressed, a assist screen window in the program is opened, or y'all'll exist directed to a help web page on the Cyberspace. Some programs without a help option may open up the Virtually screen.

Tip

In the latest versions of Microsoft Windows, you tin also press the Windows key+F1 would open up the Microsoft Windows help and support middle.

Google Sheets

Aggrandize and plummet formula assist menu.

Microsoft Excel

In Excel, press Alt+Shift+F1 to create a new worksheet tab.

Microsoft PowerPoint

  1. In all views except Reading View and Slide Show, open up the PowerPoint assistance menu.
  2. In the Slide Show view, brandish a list of shortcuts for use in a slide bear witness.

Enter BIOS setup

On many PCs, every bit the computer is booting, you'll see an option to printing the F1 key to enter setup. Pressing F1 when this message is displayed enters the BIOS or CMOS setup.

  • How to enter the BIOS or CMOS setup.

Other F1 uses

  • Open up the Task Pane.
  • Pressing Ctrl+F1 runs a spell check in Corel WordPerfect.

The secondary function of F1

For laptop keyboards and desktop reckoner keyboards with the Fn fundamental, each office fundamental has two functions. Unfortunately, there's no standard to what each cardinal uses as its secondary part, so every keyboard is different. Beneath is a listing of different keyboards and their secondary function for the F1 key.

  • Apple tree keyboard F1 key
  • Cooler Master keyboard F1 central
  • Dell keyboard F1 primal
  • HP keyboard F1 key
  • Lenovo ThinkPad F1 central
  • Logitech keyboard F1 key
  • Microsoft Surface F1 central

Apple tree keyboard F1 key

On Apple keyboards, the default F1 key primary office decreases the screen's brightness. Pressing the fn+F1 for the secondary function is F1.

Libation Chief keyboard F1 fundamental

On Libation Chief desktop keyboards, the F1 secondary function is one of the post-obit options depending on the model.

  • With a single-color keyboard backlight keyboard, FN+F1 enables and disables the backlight.
  • With a multiple backlight colors (RGB) keyboard, FN+F1 changes the colors.

Dell keyboard F1 central

On Dell laptop keyboards, the F1 primal secondary function is to mute and unmute the volume.

HP keyboard F1 key

On Hewlett-Packard laptop keyboards with a question mark on the F1 key, the secondary F1 function opens assistance for the laptop.

Lenovo ThinkPad F1 cardinal

On the IBM and Lenovo ThinkPad keyboards with a line through a speaker symbol, the F1 key secondary function is to mute and unmute the book.

Logitech keyboard F1 key

On Logitech keyboards with a home symbol on the key, the F1 key secondary part opens the default browser habitation page.

Microsoft Surface F1 key

On the Microsoft Surface laptops, the F1 key secondary role is to decrease the screen brightness.

Beneath are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

  • F2
  • F3
  • F4
  • F5
  • F6
  • F7
  • F8
  • F9
  • F10
  • F11
  • F12

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