What is F9 function?

F9 is shorthand for "Fine," which is sometimes used in chat communication. 2. The F9 key is a function key found at the top of almost all computer keyboards. The key is most often used to open Mission Control on an Apple computer. F9 also has other uses depending on the computer and program, as mentioned below.
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What happens if you press F9?

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 do F8 and F9 do?

Content. The F9 function key retrieves the last command(s) entered on the command line, in the reverse order that they were entered. Now, you can use the F8 function key to retrieve commands in the opposite direction.
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What is Alt F9 in Word?

FAQ / “{” and field codes are visible in my document — ALT F9 to show/hide field codes in your document. Microsoft Word uses field codes to hide additional functionality behind the text of Word documents e.g. the destination of a hyperlink. Pressing ALT F9 shows these field codes throughout the document (see below).
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What is F1 to F12?

The F1 through F12 FUNCTION keys have special alternate commands. These keys are called enhanced function keys. Enhanced function keys provide quick access to frequently used commands that can increase your productivity. These commands are typically printed above or on the keys.
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Using The F9 Function Key When Building Or Testing Your Formulas In Excel



How do I use F9 on my keyboard?

F9
  1. Refreshes document in Microsoft Word.
  2. Sends and receives emails in Outlook.
  3. Ctrl + F9 inserts empty fields into Word.
  4. Displays a thumbnail for each window in a single workspace in macOS 10.3 or later.
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What is shift F9?

Use this setting to enable Custom Report refreshes by using Microsoft Excel recalculation keys. When this setting is enabled, you can use F9 to refresh the entire workbook or Shift + F9 to refresh the current sheet.
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How do I turn off F9?

How to disable F9 (Calculate All) in Excel
  1. Open XLTools tab. Settings. Shortcuts tab.
  2. Tick the box Disable F9 (Calculate All) key. Done.
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What is F9 key used for on laptop?

When using Microsoft Word, F9 will refresh your document. It also triggers Microsoft Outlook to 'Send and Receive' any outstanding emails.
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What is F9 on Lenovo laptop?

Describes the new function keys (F9, F10, F11) allow you to control, and navigate your computer easily, thus boosting your productivity. F9 key to easily access to the commonly-used notification & action settings. F10 or F11 to quickly respond to the VoIP calls even without a mouse.
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How do I know if F9 is working?

F9 key not working
  1. Press Windows key + W then type “Turn On-screen keyboard on or off” and hit Enter.
  2. Click on “Start On-screen keyboard”.
  3. On the bottom left hand side of the keyboard, click on Fn keys and check if it works.
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How do you get out of f lock?

To disable FN Lock, press the FN key, and the Caps Lock key at the same time again.
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What does Ctrl Alt Shift F9 do?

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F9 rechecks dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated. Ctrl+F9 minimizes a workbook window to an icon.
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Where is the F9?

"F9" is now available to watch on HBO Max and through several video-on-demand retailers. Ad-supported HBO Max costs $10 a month, while ad-free streaming costs $15 a month.
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What is F9 in Windows 11?

Microsoft Edge version 91 has a new function that when loading a web page and pressing the F9 key on the keyboard this web page is displayed in "advanced reading" mode. In our company we have a web management system.
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What are the 12 function keys?

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 F5 function?

The F5 key is a function key found at the top of almost all computer keyboards. The key is most often used to refresh a web page in an Internet browser.
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What does F8 do on a computer?

F8. Function key used to enter the Windows startup menu, commonly used to access Windows Safe Mode. Used by some computers to access the Windows recovery system, but may require a Windows installation CD. Displays a thumbnail image for all workspaces in macOS.
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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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How do I lock and unlock the Fn key?

If the function lock key is present on your keyboard, simply press the key and the Fn key to lock Fn keys. To unlock Fn lock, repeat the action again. The Fn lock key is represented by a lock symbol and located under the Esc (Escape) key on most standard keyboards. Although some keyboards don't have the Fn key at all.
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Why is F9 not working in Word?

A hardware problem

The past F9 etc troubles usually include suspecting a Windows / Office bug … but it turned out to be the hardware. In one case it was a BIOS setting for the Function keys which reset the Fn keys on startup.
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Why is Ctrl F9 not working in Word?

In the Customize Keyboard dialog box, locate the All Commands category. Click the InsertFieldChars command. Click in the "Press new shortcut key" box and press Ctrl F9. Make sure that "Save changes in" is set to "Normal.
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Why does Fn F9 not work?

If you don't see the Asus Smart Gesture systray app, that might be why Fn+F9 doesn't work too, the software isn't installed. You should see the Asus Smart Gesture as an option to install, uncheck everything else for now, and only check Asus Smart Gesture, install and reboot.
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