Re: Quick switch between Function Keys

[Aboo]

Team,

I am using an external Apple Magic Keyboard, that doesn't have a physical function key. I am wondering if there is a way to add a quick switch toggle in control center or otherwise to quickly switch between the F1-F12 keys and the actual functions (i.e. brightness up/down, play/pause, etc.)

Any thoughts on a software option to aid with this?

Thanks!

 

[MacGizmo]

System Preferences/Keyboard:

 

[Aboo]

That’s what I have been doing right now- but wondering if there is a control center widget or some other way to fast switch between F keys and function keys. I have to do it several times a day...

 

[xraydoc]

I am using an external Apple Magic Keyboard, that doesn't have a physical function key.

Um, you sure about that? There's a little key at the bottom left of the compact keyboard that says "fn". Holding that and tapping one of the function keys will perform its alternate function. On the extended keyboard with the numeric keypad, the "fn" key is below F13 and above Del.

 

[MacGizmo]

That’s what I have been doing right now- but wondering if there is a control center widget or some other way to fast switch between F keys and function keys. I have to do it several times a day...

Hold the fn key down. Not sure it can be faster/easier.

 

[funwithstuff]

As well as holding fn down, or switching the primary function as shown above, you can also force F-keys for specific apps. https://www.techrepublic.com/articl...or-certain-apps-in-the-macbook-pro-touch-bar/