Function Lock On Dell Laptop May 2026

| Fn Lock State | Pressing F1–F12 does... | To use the other function, hold... | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Media keys (volume, brightness, etc.) | Fn + F-key | | On | Standard F1–F12 commands | Fn + F-key |

If you own a Dell laptop, you’ve likely noticed the small Fn key in the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, accompanied by a row of keys labeled F1 through F12 . You may have also accidentally turned on a setting that reversed how these keys work. That setting is called Function Lock (Fn Lock) .

For further help, visit Dell Support and search for your specific model’s documentation.