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How Can I Turn Off the Function Key? By Jennifer Patterson Techwalla may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Learn more about our affiliate and product review process here. The "Function" key can be turned off with a few simple steps.

The keys that are located on a keyboard have different functions. The "Function" key is generally located on the bottom left-hand side of the keyboard with the symbol "Fn." This key is used in combination with other keys to disable, enable or configure specific features. In some cases, the "Function" key will interfere with certain tasks that are performed, so users may need to turn it off. This can be done with a few simple steps.

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Steps for Turning off the Function Key

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Step 1

Look on your keyboard for the "Fn" key and hold it down. This is usually located on the bottom left corner of your keyboard, next to the "Alt" key, depending on which model of computer you are using.

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Step 2

Locate the "Num Lock" or "Num Lk" key, whichever way it may appear on your keyboard. Press the "Num Lock" key at the same time as you are pressing the "Fn" key. This should turn off the "Function" key.

Step 3

Hold down and press the "Fn" + "Shift" + "Num Lk" keys all at the same time to turn off the "Function" key, if the above step didn't work. You may need to use the "Shift" key based on which model of computer you have.

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references & resources

• Kioskea: The Fn key is locked
• Reference: How do I Turn Off the Fn Key On My Dell Laptop
• Toshiba Technical Support: Function keys and Soft keys (Fn)

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