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function keyA set of keyboard keys that are used to command the computer. Typically 12 keys labeled F1, F2, etc., their purpose is dependent on which operating system and application are running at the time they are pressed. Each key can be made to perform up to seven separate operations: the key pressed alone or with one or more of the Shift, Control and Alt keys held down at the same time. On the Mac, the Command and Option keys are the Control and Alt key counterparts.
function key [′fəŋk·shən ‚kē] (computer science) A special key on a keyboard to control a mechanical function, initiate a specific computer operation, or transmit a signal that would otherwise require multiple key strokes.
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To get it, go to Tools, Customize, click on the Toolbar tag and cursor down to Function Key Display (see screenshot). Each control screen displays a picture of a machine function (such as clamping), along with function keys for settings. In addition, AxioVisionControl software can be activated with the push of a button, Users can save the 20 most frequent microscope settings and activate them by pushing a function key. |
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