function key
noun
: any of a set of keys on a computer keyboard that have or can be programmed to have special functions
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Also of note is the return to physical buttons for the function key row, subtle border lines on the touchpad, and grille-free speakers beneath the keyboard for potent sound.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
The Signature Comfort Plus Series also includes Logitech’s new MK880 keyboard, a full-sized membrane-style device that includes a numeric keypad and a row of customizable function keys.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The MacBook Neo’s keyboard uses the same layout as Apple’s other laptops, including the full-height function keys, and has a very similar feel to the Air’s keyboard overall.
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ArsTechnica,
10 Mar. 2026
The first steps are the return of the Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16, which no longer feature the edgier parts of the design, such as the light-up touch button function keys and the invisible haptic glass trackpad.
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Wired,
Wired News,
6 Jan. 2026
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
The Signature Comfort Plus Series also includes Logitech’s new MK880 keyboard, a full-sized membrane-style device that includes a numeric keypad and a row of customizable function keys.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The MacBook Neo’s keyboard uses the same layout as Apple’s other laptops, including the full-height function keys, and has a very similar feel to the Air’s keyboard overall.
—
ArsTechnica,
10 Mar. 2026
The first steps are the return of the Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16, which no longer feature the edgier parts of the design, such as the light-up touch button function keys and the invisible haptic glass trackpad.
—
Wired,
Wired News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Function key.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/function%20key. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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