
How to Use F1 to F12 Keys for Time-Saving Shortcuts – Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Keyboard
Isn’t with a mouse.
It’s with a single tap of your finger.
🧠 What Are the F1–F12 Keys Anyway?
These keys were originally designed to give quick access to common commands — and while many programs have moved those functions into menus and ribbons…
They’re still hiding in the top row — just waiting for you to press them.
And depending on your operating system and the program you’re using , these keys can do very different things.
Let’s break them down.