Why are my function keys reversed?

That's probably due to an extra option in the BIOS made by the manufacturer. When booting press F2 (usually) to get into the BIOS settings and there you can revert back to function keys instead of multimedia. Have you tried to press the numbers lock key to change the fn keys functions?
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How do you fix an inverted Fn 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. Some keyboards may use other combinations for Fn Lock.
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How do I change my function keys to normal?

First, make sure you locate the Fn lock key on your keyboard, and once you find it all you need to do is simultaneously press the Fn key along the standard F1, F2 key that you wish to use. And that was all, now you can use the function keys, without pressing the Fn key.
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Why is my Fn key reversed?

Toshiba seems to have a utility that governs the FN Key functionality Open: ProgramFiles\Toshiba\Utilities run: TACSPROP by double clicking it Activate the box " Fn use sticky key", make sure the box "Fn key twice to lock" is on and apply settings. Now the Fn key toggles on/off by hitting the Fn key once/twice shortly.
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How do I undo the Fn function?

Press the f10 key to open the BIOS Setup menu. Select the Advanced menu. Select the Device Configuration menu. Press the right or left arrow key to select Enable or Disable the Fn Key switch.
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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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How do you reverse a keyboard key?

To learn about the keyboard shortcuts in the new content editor, see Keyboard shortcut functions. To reverse your last action, press CTRL+Z. You can reverse more than one action. To reverse your last Undo, press CTRL+Y.
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How do I turn off alternate F keys?

To enable FN Lock on the All in One Media Keyboard, press the FN key, and the Caps Lock key at the same time. To disable FN Lock, press the FN key, and the Caps Lock key at the same time again.
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How do I fix my Fn key on Windows 10?

Function Keys Not Working in Windows 10? Here's What to Do
  1. Make Sure the Fn Keys Are Not Locked. ...
  2. Check Your Keyboard for Dirt and Grime. ...
  3. Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter. ...
  4. Run the Keyboard Troubleshooter. ...
  5. Turn Off Filter Keys. ...
  6. Update Your Keyboards Drivers.
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How do I reverse the Fn key on Windows 10 Lenovo?

Select Lenovo - Keyboard Manager and the Keyboard Manager window should be displayed. Select the Fn key and Ctrl key swap tab. Set the Swap function to On or Off.
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Where is Fn lock?

Have a good look for the Fn key on your keyboard, which is usually at the bottom left of your keyboard. If you really can't see it, maybe your keyboard doesn't have one. However, most keyboards do have Fn keys for activating secondary key functions, such as volume controls on arrow keys.
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How do I change my Fn key in Windows 11?

How can I change the function keys on Windows 11?
  1. Download and install the Microsoft PowerToys app. Download and install the software by clicking the Install PowerToys button. ...
  2. Configure PowerToys. ...
  3. Map multiple inputs to a single Function Key. ...
  4. Configure keyboard inputs.
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Why are my keys switched?

If the @ and “ keys on your keyboard have suddenly switched places, there's a simple fix. This has happened because a recent Windows 10 update changed the default language and region settings to US English.
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How do I fix hotkeys on my laptop?

Keyboard shortcuts & Hotkeys are not working
  1. 1] Physically clean the keyboard keys.
  2. 2] Run the Hardware troubleshooter. ...
  3. 2] Connect the keyboard to a different USB port. ...
  4. 3] Uninstall any previously installed keyboard software. ...
  5. 4] Update keyboard driver. ...
  6. 5] Re-install keyboard driver. ...
  7. 6] Enable HID Human Interface Service.
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How do you invert the function keys on a HP?

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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How do I reset my keyboard back to normal?

Follow these steps:
  1. Select Window, Preferences. The Preferences dialog opens.
  2. Select General, Keys. The Keys dialog shows the preferences for shortcut keys.
  3. Click Restore Defaults. The Restore Keyboard Defaults dialog opens.
  4. Click OK to restore all keys to the default settings.
  5. Click OK to close the Keys dialog.
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Why is my laptop keyboard typing the wrong characters?

Press "NumLock" or press "FN" + "NumLock" keys to make sure that it is disabled. Try typing again to see if your keys are fixed. If this doesn't fix your problem, you may have the wrong language selected. Switch between your active keyboard layouts.
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Why are my laptop keyboard symbols mixed up?

If you press Alt+Shift, you get a little popup that allows you to switch the keyboard language. Alternatively, go to the System Tray area and click ENG then set the keyboard language—the one highlighted in black is the active one.
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How do I change my keyboard back to normal on Windows 10?

Via Control Panel

Open Control Panel > Language. Select your default language. If you have multiple languages enabled, move another language to the top of the list, to make it the primary language – and then again move your existing preferred language back to the top of the list. This will reset the keyboard.
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How do you reset the function keys on a Lenovo?

Lenovo-branded products:

Once in the BIOS menu, select the Configuration tab. Select Hotkey Mode and set to Disabled. Save and Exit the BIOS menu (press F10 and then Enter).
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How do I fix the Fn key on my Lenovo laptop?

Press Fn + Esc to enable Fn Lock and disable the hotkey functionality.
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Note:
  1. If the Fn + Esc command works, but does not remain activated after a restart, update the BIOS or Hotkey software.
  2. If Hotkey Mode is not available under the BIOS Configuration menu, check the Lenovo Support website for any BIOS updates.
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How do I turn off Fn lock on Lenovo?

How to disable fn key on Lenovo laptop
  1. Press and hold Shift key (keep pressed until stated otherwise).
  2. Click on the power functions icon and select “Restart”.
  3. The computer will restart, but a blue screen will load.
  4. Now you can release the Shift key.
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How do I turn off the Fn lock on my Lenovo Thinkpad?

Think-branded products:

Press Fn + Esc to enable Fn Lock and disable the hotkey functionality. After enabling or disabling Hotkey Mode, use the hotkey as follows: Enabled: Use the hotkey function by pressing a single Fx key.
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