How to Change F5 Key to Work as a Standard Function Key

Do you find yourself frequently needing to press Fn F5 instead of simply F5? This can be quite frustrating, especially when you need to quickly access a common function. Thankfully, you can change your F5 key and other function keys to work as standard function keys without needing to press the Fn key. Here’s how to do it for different platforms:

For Windows Laptops Common Brands

To adjust your F5 key and other function keys, you can either modify settings in the BIOS/UEFI or use your operating system settings:

Check BIOS/UEFI Settings

Restart your laptop and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup—whoever your brand is, it might be one of the following keys during startup: F2, F10, DEL, or ESC. Look for an option related to function key behavior settings.

Via Windows Settings

If your laptop has software like HP Command Center, Lenovo Vantage, etc., which allows you to change the function key behavior:

Open the respective software. Look for an option to adjust the function key settings.

For macOS

Modifying the function key behavior on a Mac is quite straightforward:

Go to System Preferences from your Dock. Click on Keyboard. Check the box for Use F1, F2, etc., as standard functions. This will allow you to use the F5 key without pressing the Fn key.

For Linux

The method to customize key behavior on Linux may vary depending on your distribution and desktop environment. Generally, you can look for keyboard settings in your system settings. Alternatively, you can use commands like xmodmap or setxkbmap to customize key behavior.

Additional Notes

If you are using an external keyboard, check if it has a dedicated function key lock (Fn Lock) that you can toggle.

Remember that changing this setting will affect all function keys, so you may need to use the Fn key for volume control or other shortcuts that are typically mapped to function keys.

Specific Device Models?

If you have a specific device model, feel free to let me know and I can provide more tailored instructions!