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How to Change Fn Key Settings in Windows 10

Learn to toggle Fn keys on and off via Settings

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Updated onAugust 27, 2024

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Today’s laptops are designed in a way to help you perform any function you may need and this is also reflected in the multitude of keys that you will find in the functions row keyboard.

Function keys, also known as Fn keys, have the purpose of helping you make various actions that are related to volume, Wi-Fi, playback, and even hardware features.

Of course, you can also use them like classic standard F keys, if you are playing games for example.

In this article we will explore a few easy ways in which you can assign function keys in Windows 10, so make sure to keep on reading.

How can I change the function key settings in Windows 10?

How can I change the function key settings in Windows 10?

1. From BIOS

1. Click the Start icon and selectSettings.

  1. Next, click onUpdate & Security.

  2. Click onRecoveryand then selectRestart now.

  3. From theOptionsmenu, selectTroubleshoot.

  4. ClickUEFI Firmware Settingsand chooseRestart.

  5. In the BIOS menu, select theConfigurationtab.

  6. SelectHotkey Modeand set it toEnabledorDisabled, depending on your preference.

8.SaveandExitthe BIOS menu (pressF10and thenEnter).

Depending on your device, the process of changing function key settings in Windows 10 can be slightly different, but the steps are mostly the same.

Basically, you need to restart your PC, access BIOS, and then navigate to theConfiguration menu. From there, you can easily change Fn key settings in just a few clicks.

If yourFn keys are not working on Windows 10, check out our dedicated guide to find out what to do.

2. Press the Keyboard shortcut

Another method that you have at hand, in case you want to use the Function Keys without pressing theFnKey, is to use the keyboard shortcut.

This is a fairly easy method to use, as you don’t have to go into the BIOS settings in order to make the change.

First, make sure you locate theFnlock key on your keyboard, and once you find it all you need to do is simultaneously press theFnkey along with the standardF1, andF2keys that you wish to use.

And that was all, now you can use the function keys, without pressing theFnkey. Whenever you want to switch back, you will only need to make the same steps you did previously, and that will disable the function.

3. ChangeUEFI settings

Once you completed the above steps, you will be able to search for the function key option and make sure to disable it in the UEFI settings.

4. Use Control Panel

You will find the option to change the function keys as standard, in the Boot Camp configuration panel.

For example, if you are using Dell this option will be found in the Windows Mobility Center. Other manufacturers may have the option in the same place, so make sure to check that out.

In order to access it on Windows 10, make sure to right-click on the Start button and simply select the Mobility Center option.

It’s also possible to have this option in the keyboard setting configuration tool which can be found in the System menu or right in the Start menu.

If you are using ASUS you will see that it comes with preinstalled ASUS Keyboard Hotkeys that can be found in the Windows app.

No doubt about it can be really frustrating not being able to use the brightness or volume keys. Fortunately enough the fix for this issue is fairly simple and you can reverse the Fn functions within just a few clicks.

As you can see in the above-presented solutions, you can either make these changes from the keyboard, if you can locate theFnkey on your device.

Otherwise, you can go into the BIOS settings, and depending on which device model you are using, there are some specific steps you can make in order to make the change.

We also have a great guide on how todisable Fn key in Windows 11, so don’t miss it.

Let us know in the comments section below which one worked for you and, if you have additional recommendations or suggestions we will be happy to read them.

More about the topics:Windows 10 Guides

Vladimir Popescu

Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.

With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.

When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.

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