| Function Key | Main Function | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | Help | Opens Help and Support window in most applications |
| F2 | Rename | Renames selected file or folder |
| F3 | Search | Opens search feature in Windows and many applications |
| F4 | Address Bar / Absolute Reference | Selects Address Bar in Windows Explorer; toggles absolute references in Excel |
| F5 | Refresh | Refreshes current window, webpage, or starts slideshow in PowerPoint |
| F6 | Address Bar Selection | Moves cursor to Address Bar in browsers |
| F7 | Spelling & Grammar Check | Checks spelling and grammar in MS Word |
| F8 | Boot Menu / Selection | Opens Startup Options during boot; extends text selection |
| F9 | Recalculate | Recalculates formulas in Excel; updates fields in Word |
| F10 | Activate Menu Bar | Activates Menu Bar in applications |
| F11 | Full Screen | Toggles Full Screen mode in browsers |
| F12 | Save As | Opens Save As dialog box in MS Word |
| Function Key | MS Word | MS Excel | MS PowerPoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Open Help Pane | Open Help Pane | Open Help Pane |
| F2 | Move selected text/graphics | Edit active cell | Rename selected object |
| F3 | Insert AutoText entry | Paste defined name into formula | Not commonly used |
| F4 | Repeat last action | Repeat last action / Toggle Absolute References ($) | Repeat last action |
| F5 | Open Go To dialog box | Open Go To dialog box | Start Slide Show from beginning |
| F6 | Move between panes | Move between worksheet panes | Move between panes |
| F7 | Spelling & Grammar Check | Spelling Check | Spelling Check |
| F8 | Extend text selection | Extend selection mode | Resize selected object |
| F9 | Update selected fields | Recalculate workbook formulas | Refresh selected objects |
| F10 | Activate Menu Bar / Key Tips | Activate Menu Bar | Activate Menu Bar |
| F11 | Go to next field | Create Chart from selected data | Not commonly used |
| F12 | Save As dialog box | Save As dialog box | Save As dialog box |