Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fn
Noun
ef-ɛn
Definition
A key on a computer keyboard that is used to access alternate functions or commands.
Examples
- To adjust the volume on my laptop, I pressed the fn key along with the F2 key.
- On many laptops, the fn key is located in the lower-left corner of the keyboard.
Meaning
The ‘fn’ key allows users to perform additional functions that are not directly accessible on the keyboard’s regular keys.
Synonyms
- Function key
- Modifier key
