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Definition of function key
: any of a set of keys on a computer keyboard that have or can be programmed to have special functions
Examples of function key in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web The keyboard also includes macro keys, user-programmable shortcuts, above the function keys.
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Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, "Acer Predator Triton 900 review: weird flex," 12 July 2019 Users can raise and lower the volume using the function keys.
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Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, "Review: Logitech Master Series offers high-tech update to classic combo," 19 Sep. 2019 Speaking of the keyboard, the $180 accessory has gotten a complete overhaul, bringing a trackpad, extra function keys, and a less-compact design.
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Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Samsung keeps the high-end Android tablet dream alive with the Galaxy Tab S6," 31 July 2019 But until now, the entry-level, 13-inch MBP retained physical function keys.
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Brian Barrett, WIRED, "Apple's New MacBook Pro Goes All In on the Touch Bar," 9 July 2019 The company also quietly killed off the only MacBook Pro that didn’t feature the TouchBar, the small touchscreen that sits atop the keyboard and replaces a computer’s function keys.
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Mike Murphy, Quartz, "Apple has killed off the original MacBook," 9 July 2019 Speaking of the keyboard, the $180 accessory has gotten a complete overhaul, bringing a trackpad, extra function keys, and a less-compact design.
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Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Samsung keeps the high-end Android tablet dream alive with the Galaxy Tab S6," 31 July 2019 The company also quietly killed off the only MacBook Pro that didn’t feature the TouchBar, the small touchscreen that sits atop the keyboard and replaces a computer’s function keys.
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Mike Murphy, Quartz, "Apple has killed off the original MacBook," 9 July 2019 But until now, the entry-level, 13-inch MBP retained physical function keys.
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Brian Barrett, WIRED, "Apple's New MacBook Pro Goes All In on the Touch Bar," 9 July 2019
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The first known use of function key was circa 1964
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