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Dell Function Keys [updated] «BEST × 2024»

: Pressing F1–F12 performs multimedia actions (Mute, Brightness).

Keyboard function keys - Latitude 5540 Owner's Manual | Dell US dell function keys

Look for the Fn Lock icon (often a padlock with Fn inside) on the Esc key. Fn + Esc : This is the common "Fn Lock" toggle

On most Dell laptops, you can swap which action happens when you press the key alone versus holding . Fn + Esc : This is the common "Fn Lock" toggle. dell function keys

While icons may vary slightly between models like the Precision or G-Series, these are the most common assignments: Primary Icon Action Standard F# Task Mute Audio Open Help Menu F2 Decrease Volume Rename File/Folder F3 Increase Volume Search for Files F4 Play/Pause Media Close Window (Alt+F4) F5 Toggle Keyboard Backlight Refresh Page/Window F6 Decrease Screen Brightness Cycle through screen elements F7 Increase Screen Brightness (Varies by App) F8 Switch External Display (Varies by App) F10 Print Screen Activate Menu Bar F11 Home / (Varies) Full Screen Mode F12 End / (Varies) Browser Developer Tools How to Toggle the "Fn Lock"