Function Keys Protection

Disable F1-F12 system shortcuts and the function-key combos that bypass restrictions.

12 features

Blocks the F1 key system-wide. F1 normally opens Help in Office, browsers, Windows Explorer and most desktop apps.

Blocks the F2 key system-wide. F2 normally renames the selected file or folder in Windows Explorer.

Blocks the F3 key system-wide. F3 normally opens Find / Search in browsers, Explorer and most editors.

Blocks the F4 key system-wide. F4 normally drops down the address bar in Explorer and repeats the last action in Office.

Blocks the F5 key system-wide. F5 normally refreshes the current page in browsers and Explorer and starts slideshow in PowerPoint.

Blocks the F6 key system-wide. F6 normally cycles focus between panes in browsers, Explorer and Office.

Blocks the F7 key system-wide. F7 toggles caret browsing in browsers and triggers spell-check in Office.

Blocks the F8 key system-wide. F8 toggles selection-extend mode in Excel and (on some hardware) opens the boot menu pre-Windows.

Blocks the F9 key system-wide. F9 normally recalculates formulas in Excel and refreshes fields in Word.

Blocks the F10 key system-wide. F10 normally activates the menu bar in browsers, Explorer and most desktop apps.

Blocks the F11 key system-wide. F11 normally toggles full-screen mode in browsers, Explorer and many media apps.

Blocks the F12 key system-wide. F12 normally opens DevTools in browsers and Save As in Microsoft Office.