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This wiki page will show you how to disable the Fn (function) key features on a computer keyboard.
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Using the Num Lock key on Windows
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Find the Num Lock key on the keyboard. This key can be located in the number pad area of the keyboard or integrated with another key.
- The Num Lock key is mainly used to lock the number keys on the number pad assembly, however you can also use it to disable the Fn key.
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Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard. This will allow you to use the Num Lock button and disable the Fn key.
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Press the NumLock key while holding down the Fn key. This will immediately disable all features of the Fn key.
- The Num Lock key may also look like Num ⇩ on some keyboards.
Using the Fn Lock key on Windows
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Find the Fn Lock key on the keyboard. The Fn Lock key usually has a padlock icon printed with the letter Fn.
- Often the Fn Lock key will be integrated with another function key (F1-F12) or on a separate key like Esc .
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Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard. This will allow you to use the Fn Lock feature to disable the Fn key.
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Press the Fn Lock key while holding down the Fn key. This will immediately disable all features of the Fn key.
- The Fn Lock key has the same feature as the Caps Lock key. You can turn it on and off anytime you want.
Using a Mac
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Open the Apple Mac menu in the menu bar. Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the screen to open the Apple menu.
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Click System Preferences on the menu. This will open System Preferences in a new window.
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Click Keyboard in System Preferences. This option looks like a keyboard icon on the second horizontal row of the System Preferences menu. The input method settings will open.
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Click the Keyboard tab at the top. You can find this next to the ‘ Text field on the Keyboard page.
- The Keyboard menu may automatically open to this tab. In this case, you don’t need to click the tab here.
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Select “Use F1, F2, etc keys as standard function keys”. When this option is selected, the Fn key on the keyboard is disabled except for the specialized features printed on each F key.
- You can find this option at the bottom of the Keyboard menu.
- The F keys in the top row of the keyboard will now act as standard function keys (F1–F12). You can use the function keys without pressing Fn.
- If you want to use one of the specialized functions printed at the top of the keyboard, hold down the Fn key while pressing the F key. This will be the only feature currently available for the Fn key.
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