function keys

A form of function key — Any of a set of keys on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used to activate a predefined or programmable function, especially a numbered row of keys (F1, F2, etc.) above the alphanumeric keys.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of function key
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