If you enable the Fn lock Key, the Function key priority mode will be turned on, which will require you to press the Fn key to use media features from the Function keys. Disabling the Fn lock, on the other hand, will let you use the media features directly from the function keys without pressing the Fn key. In today’s article, we will discuss how you could Enable or Disable the Fn lock Keys on your Windows device.
Enable/Disable Fn Lock Key in Windows
You can disable/enable the Fn lock keys on Windows devices to manage the media functionality of the Function Keys. To do this, you can use the dedicated Fn lock keys, or even configure it from the BIOS.
From the Function Lock Key
Most Keyboards nowadays have a dedicated fn lock key. You can use this key to disable or enable the fn key. To use this button, Press the Fn Key simultaneously with the dedicated lock key to disable or enable the fn key. Generally, the fn lock key is the Esc key that lets you enable or disable the functionality of the Fn Key. In some cases, the Fn lock key might be different too. One way to identify the Fn lock key is through a small lock icon printed on the top of the Key. Some variations of the lock keys that are available on different devices are listed in the table.
Change Function Key Priority From BIOS
Using BIOS, users can configure many different hardware components of their device. The Fn keys can also be enabled or disabled from it. If the Fn key isn’t working right now, it’s possible that it’s been disabled in the BIOS. To enable or disable the function keys from the BIOS,
