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Trick to get the sum row wise or column wise

    Row-wise or Column-wise Sum Using a Shortcut: Select the range of numbers in the table that you want to sum (either a column or a row, or even multiple columns or rows). Press the Alt key on your keyboard. After pressing Alt , press the +   = key . This is the AutoSum shortcut. If you're summing a column , Excel will automatically fill the cell directly below the selected range with the sum of that column. If you're summing a row , Excel will automatically fill the cell directly to the right of the selected range with the sum of that row.   The AutoSum feature ( Alt + = ) automatically sums numbers in a contiguous range of cells.    

Understanding Function Keys (F1 - F12) on Your Keyboard

 

Understanding Function Keys (F1 - F12) on Your Keyboard

Function keys, also known as F-keys (F1 through F12), are powerful tools located at the top of most keyboards. These keys provide quick access to various tasks and features, allowing you to work more efficiently. They are often used in combination with other keys, such as Alt, Ctrl, or Shift, to perform specific functions, and their behaviour may vary depending on the program or operating system in use.
To enable the Fn (Function) key on your laptop or PC, if already not enabled you may need to adjust settings in your BIOS. This will allow the function keys to perform their intended tasks effectively, especially when paired with the Fn key. If you will not enable Fn key, then also function keys will work but not in manner they are made to. So, enabling Fn key is good idea,
Functions of Each Key:
Ø  F1 Key:
Help Centre: Pressing F1 opens the help centre for the current application. On laptops, you'll need to press Fn + F1 to activate this feature.

Ø  F2 Key:

Funtion Key F2 is used to rename file or folder. To change name of folder you don't have to right -click on it, and then find rename option after pressing F2. Just clik F2 and it will work properly. Alt+Ctrl+F2 commands opens documents window in Microsoft Office, In Microsoft Office Ctrl+F2 displays print preview window. In Microsoft excel Alt + F2 opens ‘Save As’ window. Shift + F2 add comment box in Microsoft excel.

 
Ø  F3 Key:
Search: Use F3 to search for applications or files. Pressing Fn + F3 on a laptop takes you to the search box. In web browsers, F3 lets you search for text on a webpage.
In Microsoft Word, Shift + F3 changes the case of selected text.
 
Ø  F4 Key:
 F4  key does not work alone. Alt + F4 used to close current window. If no program is open, it shutdown dialog box. Ctrl + F4 used to close active window
Ø  F5 Key:
Refresh: Quickly refresh a webpage or your desktop by pressing F5.
Ø  F6 Key:
Navigate and Volume: In web browsers, F6 moves the cursor to the address bar. On laptops, F6 may also control volume.
Ø  F7 Key:
Grammar Check: In Microsoft Office apps like Word and PowerPoint, F7 checks for grammar and spelling errors. Shift + F7 opens the Research window.
Ø  F8 Key:
Safe Mode: During start-up, pressing F8 allows you to boot into Safe Mode. In Word, F8 selects all text.
Ø  F9 Key:
Mail Merge: In Microsoft Word, Ctrl + F9 and Alt + F9 are used to manage mail merge documents.
Ø  F10 Key:
Shortcut Menu: Pressing Shift + F10 opens the shortcut menu, similar to a right-click.
Ø  F11 Key:
Full-Screen Mode: F11 toggles full-screen mode in most web browsers. Shift + F11 adds a new sheet in Excel, and Ctrl + F11 adds a new macro.
Ø  F12 Key:

Save Dialog: In Microsoft Word, pressing F12 opens the "Save As" dialog. Ctrl + F12 opens a document, and Shift + Ctrl + F12 opens the print window.

 
 
 
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