What is the use of F10?

The F10 key
To access a browser's menu bar, simply press the F10 function key. If you combine it with the Shift key, you can perform the function of a right-click without using a mouse. In Word, you can use F10 with the Ctrl key to maximize or minimize a window.
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How do I get my F10 to work?

Turn on your computer and tap the Esc key as soon as it launches the Start-Up menu. Press the F10 button (it should work at this point) to enter the BIOS menu. Press F5 or F9 (depending on the BIOS) to load the defaults and use the arrow keys to select "Yes". Press Enter.
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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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What does Shift F10 do?

The Shift+F10 key is a keyboard shortcut for calling up the context menu on the selected item.
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What is F8 on keyboard?

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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Function Key of Computer | Use of function key F1 to F12



What is F10 on laptop?

F10. In most Microsoft Windows programs, by default, F10 activates the menu bar or Ribbon of an open application. Shift + F10 is the same as right-clicking a highlighted icon, file, or Internet link.
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What is F5 in keyboard?

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 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 on keyboard?

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 F10 on HP laptop?

HP keyboard F10 key

On Hewlett-Packard laptop keyboards with a right triangle and two lines, the F10 key secondary function is used to play and pause in supported media players.
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What happens if F10 doesn't work?

If your F10 key is not working then F2 and F12 is the key for bios setting and also the Del key. But i prefer for F2 or F12 because some motherbords didn't recognise Del key for bios setup. After restarting or turning on the computer continously press any one of these keys you will get success.
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What is F12 used for?

The F12 key is a function key found at the top of almost all computer keyboards. The key is most often used to open Firebug, Chrome Developer Tools, or other browsers debug tool.
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What is F7 on keyboard?

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 does F12 mean on keyboard?

F12. They F12 key has a wide range of functions on Microsoft Word. On its own, the 'Save As' window will open, but Ctrl + F12 will open a document from File Explorer. Shift + F12 acts in the same way as Ctrl + S to save the document, while Ctrl + Shift + F12 will print a document with the default settings.
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What is F20 on keyboard?

Windows + F20: quick note. Windows + F21: open Settings.
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Where is the F14 key on a Mac?

Macs do not have a F14 key. You can make your F key shortcuts by going to System Preferences/Keyboard/Keyboard Shortcuts.
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How do I lock my F1 key?

To enable it, we'd hold Fn and press the Esc key. To disable it, we'd hold Fn and press Esc again. It functions as a toggle just like Caps Lock does.
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What is Ctrl F1?

Ctrl + F1 - Toggles the display of the Ribbon. Ctrl + F2 - Displays the Print Options on the File tab. Ctrl + F3 - Spike / cut to spike (multiple cuts to clipboard). Task pane. The task pane is a Microsoft Office feature found in Office 2002 (Windows XP), Office 2003, and later versions.
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What is the use of F9 key?

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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What does Shift F7 do?

Shift+F7: Open the thesaurus. If you have a word selected when you press this combo, Word opens the thesaurus and looks up the selected word.
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How do I use the F10 key on my HP laptop?

Turn on the computer and immediately press the f10 key repeatedly to open the BIOS Setup Utility. Press the right or left arrow key to select the System Configuration menu. Press the up or down arrow key to select Action Keys Mode. Press the enter key to display the Enabled / Disabled options.
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What does F11 do in Excel?

F11 Key. "F11" key adds a chart to your excel. If you hit F11 after selecting a specific data range then it uses the same range in chart.
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What is F10 BIOS setup?

Navigating BIOS Setup Utility menus

Executes a command or selects a submenu. f10. Saves the current values and returns to the previous menu. esc. Exits the menu or the BIOS Setup Utility without saving any changes.
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How do you enter F10 in BIOS?

Alternatively, if fast boot is enabled, press and hold F10 before you power on the computer. According to the Maintenance And Service Manual , repeated pressing of F10/ holding F10 and powering on should let you into the BIOS.
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