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All of the function keys (F1, F2, F3, F4 and so on) don't really stand for anything, F1 just means "function key 1."
However when you press the F1 key on a windows operating system it will usually pull up Help for the operating system or for the program that you are using.
If you're interested in learning more about function keys you can look at the Wikipedia link below
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoF1 IS JUST ONE OF UP TO 12 FUNCTION KEYS. WITHIN MS WINDOWS IT USUALLY PROVIDES CONTEXT-SENSATIVE HELP. IN OLDER MS-DOS BASED PROGRAMS, THE FUNCTION KEYS CAN BE PROGRAMMED TO DO ANYTHING THE PROGRAMMER WANTS.
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∙ 13y agoThese are function keys that are dependent on how the active application chooses to use them.
In windows
F1 - Windows Help
F2 - Rename highlighted icon or file
F3 - Search
F5 - Refresh
Browsers
F6 - Move cursor to the Address bar
F11 - full screen mode
Lots more examples out there, but again, dependent on the application.
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∙ 15y agoIn F1 on a keyboard, F stands for function.
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∙ 13y agoIt stands for Function, so F1 means function key one, F2 mean function key two and so on.
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∙ 11y agothe functions of F1 on the keyboard is to boot the system
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∙ 13y agoWindows help and Support
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What is the function of the f lock key on the computer keyboard?
The F Lock on a keyboard disables the use of function keys. E.G: F1 F2 F3 etc.
Are function keys on a keyboard?
Most keyboards have 12 function keys. F1-F12 (all the keys with the letter 'F' and then a number).
What does the f mean on the f1 f2 f3?
The F is for Fujita, the person who invented the scale
What key is equivalent in keyboard for PF1?
F1 key
Why do we use the f1 function key on the keyboard?
Where is the 1 in f1?
After the f.
Which letter of the English alphabet appears the most times on a keyboard?
On an expanded keyboard, the vowel E. On a standard keyboard, the consonant F. E count: E / esc / backspace / enter / pause break / insert / home / page up / page down / delete / end = 15 (5 more on number pad) F count: F1 thru F12 / F / shift / shift / = 15
What is The F1 key on the keyboard?
Generally, it brings up a help menu.
What is the short cut of help on the keyboard?
It is most commonly the "F1" key.
What button in the keyboard is use as help button?
F1 is used for HELP
What is the function from f1 to f12?
If you mean the function keys on the keyboard, they don't have a standard definition. The usage of the keys depends on the specific program. F1 is usually standardized as the help key; the other keys depend on the program you are using.
What does the f in f1 stand for?
Function
