Keyboard - F keys

The F keys are the separae row along the top of the keyboard. The F stands for Function.

They are programmed to have different functions, and in different programs and operating systems they have different functions.

In Microsoft Windows and Applications, these rules generally apply:
F1 Help
F2 Rename
F3 Search
F4 Dropdown menu
F5 Refresh
F6 Highlights address bar
F7 Spell Check
F8
F9
F10 Highlight the menus (same as Alt)
F11
F12 Save

Hit F1. The Help screen should now launch

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