How do I use volume keys on Apple keyboard?
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Control features on your Mac By default, the top row of keys on your Apple keyboard control many different features on your Mac. For example, pressing the keys with speaker icons adjusts the volume.
Which keyboard key is for volume?
Use the keyboard volume control on your PC or laptop For instance, you might have to simultaneously press the Fn + F8 keys to increase the laptop volume on the keyboard shown below. To turn down the volume, press the Fn + F7 keys at the same time. The mute volume keyboard shortcut is Fn + F6.

How do I adjust the volume on my Mac keyboard?
Use Function Keys on the Mac Keyboard So you can press the F10 button to mute the volume, the F11 button to decrease the volume, and the F12 button increases the volume.
How do I adjust the volume on my keyboard?
Adjust Volume in Notification Center
- If you prefer a volume up and down keyboard shortcut to get to this center, you can press the Windows key + A in Windows 10 or Windows key + B in Windows 7.
- For adding volume control for Windows 10, press Windows + I and choose Settings > Sound.
Why won’t my volume buttons work on my Mac?
Check System Preferences: Open System Preferences and click Sound. Click the Output tab and click on Internal Speakers. Check that Mute next to Output Volume is not muted (there should be no tick in the checkbox). Make sure that the Output Volume slider is moved to the right.

How do I use the function keys on my IPAD keyboard?
Function keys (F1, F2, etc): Apple Bluetooth keyboards have an additional fn key on the bottom left hand corner of the keyboard. Use the fn button in combination with the top row of the keyboard to send function keys like F1, F2 etc to the remote computer.
How can I control the volume on my keyboard without the Fn key?
Try press and hold FN key then ESC to enable toggle FN Lock. If that doesn’t work, check if you have Windows Mobility Center installed then set FN key row as Multimedia key instead of Standard keys. I hope this helps with your concern.
Which is the Fn key?
The Fn key is located in the bottom row near the Ctrl key. The exact location of the key may vary depending on the manufacturer and model of the keyboard. The Fn key is located in the bottom row of a keyboard, generally next to the Ctrl key.
Change the behavior of function keys on your Mac. For example, pressing the keys with speaker icons adjusts the volume. If you want to use one of these keys as a standard function key, hold the Fn key (usually in the lower-left corner of the keyboard) while pressing the function key. For example, pressing Fn-F10…
What can you do with the top row of an Apple Keyboard?
You can use the top row of keys on your Apple keyboard as standard function keys or to control built-in Mac features. If your Apple keyboard has icons printed on some of the keys on its top row, these keys can be used to perform the special features shown in each icon.
How do I Turn Up the volume on my speakers?
For example, pressing both Fn and F12 (speaker icon) performs the action assigned to the F12 key instead of raising the volume of your speakers. If your keyboard doesn’t have an Fn key, try pressing and holding the Control key when pressing a function key.
How do I change the function key on my Mac keyboard?
Change Function Key Mac 1 Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. 2 Click Keyboard. 3 Select “Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys”. See More….