What is F3 function?

The F3 key is a function key found at the top of almost all computer keyboards. The key is most often used to open the find or search feature of a program or operating system.
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What is F3 key?

The F3 key is used in a variety of programs to open a search window. MS-DOS operating system users can use the F3 key to repeat the most recent command. In Microsoft Word, the F3 key used in conjunction with the Shift key can alter capitalization for an entire document.
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What does F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6?

The function keys or F-keys on a computer keyboard, labeled F1 through F12, are keys that have a special function defined by the operating system, or by a currently running program. They may be combined with the Alt or Ctrl keys.
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What is the function of F4?

F4. The F4 opens the address bar in the File Explorer and most browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Alt + F4 closes the currently active window, while Ctrl + F4 closes the specific tab instead.
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What is F8 function?

F8. The function key is used to enter the Windows startup menu. It is commonly used to access the Windows Safe Mode. Used by some of the computers to access the Windows recovery system, but may require a Windows installation CD.
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What is F10 function?

In most Microsoft Windows programs, the default function of F10 activates the menu bar or Ribbon of an open application. Pressing Shift + F10 is the same as right-clicking a highlighted icon, file, or Internet link.
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What is F1 to F12?

The function keys or F keys are lined across the top of the keyboard and labeled F1 through F12. These keys act as shortcuts, performing certain functions, like saving files, printing data, or refreshing a page. For example, the F1 key is often used as the default help key in many programs.
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What does F9 do on a computer?

F9 – Refreshes a document in Microsoft Word and sends and receives emails in Outlook. F10 – Activates the menu bar of an open application. Shift + F10 is the same as right clicking.
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How do I use F3 on my laptop?

Pressing the “fn” key and esc key together at the same time will toggle between the “Standard function keys” such as F3, and the new icon function keys printed next to function keys like volume up and down, screen brighter/darken, etc. to make matters more confusion this laptop doesn't turn a function keys enabled ...
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How do I use F3 on my Lenovo laptop?

To turn on the sound, press F2 or F3. F2: Decrease the speaker volume. F3: Increase the speaker volume. F4: Mute or unmute the microphones.
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What does Alt and F3 do?

F3 - Used for searching for files and content in various apps. F4 - Pressed simultaneously with the Alt key, as in Alt + F4, it closes the active program. Pressed simultaneously with the Ctrl key, as in Ctrl + F4, it closes the active program window.
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What is Alt and F4?

Alt + F4 is a Windows keyboard shortcut that completely closes the application you're using. It differs slightly from Ctrl + F4, which closes the current window of the application you're viewing. Laptop users may need to press the Fn key in addition to Alt + F4 to use this shortcut.
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What is the function of F7?

The F7 key is commonly used to spell check and grammar check a document in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and other Office products. Shift + F7 runs a Thesaurus check on the highlighted word.
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What is F24 on keyboard?

F24 provides a Help window with the available function keys from any menu, screen, or program.
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What is F11 function?

The F11 key allows you to activate full-screen mode in your browser. By pressing it again, you will return to the standard view with the menu bar. In Microsoft Excel, you can use the Shift key with F11 to quickly create a new spreadsheet in a new tab.
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What is F3 F4 F5?

F3 - Mission Control. F4 - Launchpad. F5 - Reduce keyboard brightness. F6 - Increase keyboard brightness. F7 - Previous track.
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What does the f13 key do?

it unlocks the chamber of the final boss of the internet.
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What is F9 used for in Excel?

Once highlighted, pressing the F9 key calculates the highlighted portion and simply displays its value or result. This can be helpful for understanding how complex formulas are working, debugging why complex formulas are not working as expected, or for determining the source positioning of any error value.
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What is Ctrl F11?

Ctrl + F11 as the computer is starting to access the hidden recovery partition on many Dell computers. Pressing F11 by itself accesses the hidden recovery partition on eMachines, Gateway, and Lenovo computers.
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What is the use of F6?

The F6 key is a function key found at the top of almost all computer keyboards. The key is most often used to move the text cursor to the address bar in an Internet browser.
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