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What the F-key F1 Through F8 ( Not the F word I do not subscribe to it’s usage )

Below is a short description of the “F” keys

F1- Typically pressing this brings up the help file for the program you're currently in. Press F1. The help file should spring to life, offering it's bounty of knowledge!

F2 – This F-key is used to rename stuff. If you click on a file or folder and press the F2 key you will be able to rename it with ease

F3 – This brings up the search function in Windows, however, it varies for other programs.

F4 – In Internet Explorer the F4 key opens the address bar. Also ALT + F4 will close any active program.

F5 Shift + F5 = Move to a previous revision (MS Word) CTRL + F5 = Unconditional Refresh (Refreshes Internet Explorer from Internet, not cache) ALT + F5 = Closes the Word Program (Not always) CTRL + F5 = Restore document window size

F6 Shift + F6 = Program specific, save your work first then experiment CTRL + F6 = Cycles forwards between open windows within a program CTRL + Shift + F6 = Cycles backwards between open windows within a program

F7 Shift + F7 = Opens the Thesaurus command in MS Word. CTRL + F7 = Program specific. save your work first then experiment CTRL + Shift + F7 = Updates linked information in a Word document. ALT + F7 = Finds the next misspelling or grammatical error.

F8 Shift + F8 = Shrink current selection (MS Word) CTRL + F8 = Program specific. In Microsoft Project it resizes the project window. Alt + F8 = Opens the macro menu (MS Word)

In Excel: Shift + F11 : Inserts a new worksheet into the current workbook. Or alternatively:- Alt + Shift + F1 : Inserts a new worksheet into the current workbook.

Note: Not all of these key combinations to work. Some of them may be program specific, or could be obsolete.  Lindburg's Wiki Library  