Windows 10: How do I switch between hotkeys and function keys?

I have a HP laptop 15 windows 10. But the f keys have a secondary action. Like pressing f2 decreases brightness. This means that in apps like explorer, I have to press fn+f2 to rename a file. How do I switch this in a way that pressing fn+f2 increases brightness and in apps like explorer pressing f2 renames a file?

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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.

 

1,2,3 hotkeys

Hi,





Hotkeys are keyboard shortcuts that you can use as an alternative to what you typically do with a mouse. You may perform these steps to assign a hotkey to an application, and to a folder and file:

Assign a hotkey to an application:

• Open Start Menu.
• Find the application, right-click on it > More > Open File Location.
• Right-click on the application > Properties.
• On the Shortcut tab, enter the keys you want to use in the Shortcut key box. Windows will add "Ctrl + Alt", however if you'll choose to use a function key or a numeric key, "Ctrl + Alt will not be added.
• Click OK.

Assign a hotkey to a folder or file:

• Create a file or folder shortcut.
• Right-click the shortcut file > Properties.
• On the Shortcut tab, enter the keys you want to use in the Shortcut key box. Windows will add "Ctrl + Alt", however if you'll choose to use a function key or a numeric key, "Ctrl + Alt will not be added.
• Click OK.

To know more about keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10, click
here.



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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.