Windows 10: Using F13-F24 Keys for Keyboard Shortcuts

I recently got a 12-key macro keypad where the keys are programmed to be F13 - F24. These keys are recognized by Windows 10 and I can use them with Autohotkey or with other programs that let you set shortcuts such as OBS. However, I can't set them as keyboard shortcuts when I'm in the properties menu of a shortcut icon. When I hit the F13 key, for example, it doesn't show anything in the shortcut field. Is there a workaround for this or a way to edit the shortcut icons so you can assign keyboard shortcuts to them that the menu doesn't allow?

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Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

Hi,



Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

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  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?
  
  
  

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

Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.

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  Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)
  
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  And check if it works
  

Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:

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  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

How to disable Windows 10 Function Key Shortcuts

I recently got a new mouse which has some extra buttons. The software allows me to map these extra buttons wherever I want. I saw that the F13-F24 keys were available and selected F15, F16, F17, F18 for various tasks. This works very well except when I want
to open the start menu.

If I was holding down my PTT key (F18) while pressing the Windows key to open up the Start Menu, Sticky Notes would open up. If I press down Windows + F16, the computer opens a "Slide to Shut Down". Windows + the other 2 keys takes a screenshot and the other
one makes my displays go black for a few seconds. Is there a way to disable these keyboard shortcuts? I would like to keep my key assignments and avoid having to change them.

 

About Using Apple Keyboard on Windows 10 Notebook

You can use F13 to F24 using Shift + F1 to F12