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keyboard function keys

English translation: function keys

01:06 Apr 8, 2010
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Computers: Hardware
English term or phrase: keyboard function keys
Additionally, the keyboard function keys can be used.
Bill Yfno
Local time: 13:20
Selected answer:function keys
Explanation:
It refers to the keys, usually at the top of the keyboard, numbered F1, F2, F3,... etc...
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Jennifer Levey
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Local time: 13:20
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4 +6function keys
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5 +3keyboard function keys
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keyboard function keys
function keys


Explanation:
It refers to the keys, usually at the top of the keyboard, numbered F1, F2, F3,... etc...

Jennifer Levey
Chile
Local time: 13:20
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agree  David Hollywood: totally agree :)
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agree  Filippe Vasconcellos de Freitas Guimarães: :)
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agree  Egil Presttun
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agree  kmtext
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agree  Rolf Keiser
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agree  Phong Le
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
keyboard function keys


Explanation:
Keyboard function keys are usually located at the top row of the keyboard, and are labeled F1 through F12. They have different functions, hence the term. See this page:
http://www.internetfixes.com/definitions/IF01424.htm


eesegura
Local time: 12:20
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ildiko Santana
26 mins
  -> Thank you, ildike.
agree  Filippe Vasconcellos de Freitas Guimarães: :)
48 mins
  -> Thank you, fvasconcellos.
agree  Annamaria Sondrio (X)
4 hrs
  -> Thank you, Anna.
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