A special key on a computer keyboard which performs a pre-programmed function. Copyright 2005 International Communications and Navigation Limited
n. A key that performs a specified set of operations when it is pressed.
A programmable key with a function other than data entry. Its meaning can be defined by either a program or a user. Panther function keys are frequently associated with control strings that specify such actions as form and window display. Panther function keys are defined as logical keys; the mapping of functions to physical keys is done by the user, allowing the application to be terminal independent.
A special-function key on the keyboard that can be used to instruct the computer to perform a specific operation.
One of the keys labelled F1 to F12 with designated user interface significance.
button on a computer keyboard (labeled f1, f2, f3, etc.), usually located along the top or in a group at the right of the keyboard, that activates some function when pressed alone or in conjunction with other keys.
PCs all have at least 12 function keys that run along the top of the keyboard. These have different uses according to different applications. However most use the F1 key to display on-screen help
a keyboard key that can be defined to have a specific action in a specific software environment.
A keyboard key used to command the computer, usually according to the context of the task at hand.
Any of the 10 keys labeled Fl through FlO at the extreme left side of the IBM PC Keyboard.
Keyboard key that activates an application-dependent function.
A key, labeled F1 through F8, on your keyboard to which the system software gives special properties for manipulating the user interface.
Keys on computer keyboard labeled F1 through F12. Perform special tasks that depend on program.
One of the set of 12 keys at the top of a standard computer keyboard. These keys are labelled F1 through F12. The keys are basically general purpose extra...
Keys mounted on an alphanumeric keyboard that signal to the computer a command to perform an often used function. For example, a function key may be programmed to execute a print command, a display command, or a search command.
A function key is a key on the keyboard that sends input but does not correspond to any character. See section AD.4.7 Rebinding Function Keys.
The keys on a personal computer keyboard, usually numbered F1 through F10 or F12. Certain commands are usually assigned to function keys. Pressing the function key is a way to avoid typing the entire command.
On a computer keyboard, a function key is one of a sequence of special keys labeled "F1" or higher (usually up to "F12" on most keyboards) that can be assigned a specific use in order to save a user time. Some function keys have uses assigned by an operating system such as Windows and somewhat different uses when interacting with an application program. In some cases, the meaning of a function key can be described by the user to an application program. Go To Top
A function key is a key on a computer or terminal keyboard which can be programmed so as to cause an operating system command interpreter or application program to perform certain actions. On some keyboards/computers, function keys may have default actions, accessible on power-on.