Windows 10: Change what the Function key does

Discus and support Change what the Function key does in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; How do we change the function the 'fn key' is doing? I wanna add a function on a key to change to the next song on Groove. There was a key for that in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ChiragJain1, Feb 26, 2021.

  1. CHIRAGJAIN1
    ChiragJain1 Win User

    Change what the Function key does


    How do we change the function the 'fn key' is doing?
    I wanna add a function on a key to change to the next song on Groove.

    There was a key for that in the older versions of Dell Laptops, but now there is no key for it.

    :)
     
    ChiragJain1, Feb 26, 2021
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  2. ANDRIA MARIA MENDEZ
    Andria Maria Mendez Win User

    alt-key functionality

    Hi Steven,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps:

    • Single Click on the file.
    • Tap F2 ( Function Key).
    • Then type the name and enter.
    Hope this answers your query and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Andria Maria Mendez, Feb 26, 2021
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  3. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User
    how to change the Function key settings

    Hi,

    Thank you for replying back with the status of this issue.

    I would suggest you to refer to the following suggestions provided by Try 3 replied on February 15, 2015 and check if it helps.

    How do I change the Function Key settings?

    How do I change the Function Key settings?

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.
     
    Arul_D, Feb 26, 2021
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  4. MONICA CAM
    Monica Cam Win User

    Change what the Function key does

    The function "Change language bar hot keys " has a bug.

    Hi Chen,

    We would like to know more about your concern. Kindly provide us more details by answering the following questions:

    • When did you start encountering the issue?
    • Have you made any changes on your computer prior to this issue?
    • Were the hotkeys settings on your Windows 10 computer ever worked before?
    Meanwhile, we suggest that you reconfigure your hotkeys settings by setting your key sequence to Not Assigned. To do this refer to the steps below:

    • Go to Control Panel > Clock, Language, and Region > Language > Advanced Settings.
    • Under Switching input methods, select Change language bar hot keys.
    • Select Between input languages, and then click Change Key Sequence.
    • Set Switch Keyboard Layout to Not Assigned.
    • Restart your computer.
    Once you're done with the process, you may then proceed to reconfigure your language bar hot keys to your desired settings. You may follow the steps above and select your preferred keyboard layout.

    Should you need further assistance, let us know.
     
    Monica Cam, Feb 26, 2021
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