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Hi -
I have an HP laptop, and the function keys (f1, f2, etc) do not work like how it does on other computers. For example, when I hit F2, I can't edit the cell. I have the hit the Fn key (located between the control and windows keys) + F2 to edit.
It's so annoying, and shows me down when I work in excel. How can I change the keys so when I hit F2, I can edit or use the other F keys right away without having to hit the Fn key.
Thanks!
jeannie
I have an HP laptop, and the function keys (f1, f2, etc) do not work like how it does on other computers. For example, when I hit F2, I can't edit the cell. I have the hit the Fn key (located between the control and windows keys) + F2 to edit.
It's so annoying, and shows me down when I work in excel. How can I change the keys so when I hit F2, I can edit or use the other F keys right away without having to hit the Fn key.
Thanks!
jeannie
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Edit: I am using Excel 2007 w/ windows XP
I have 6 sheets to count and all the names are in column A (from A1:A100) on each sheet. The names are not in a particular order.
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Edit: I am using Excel 2007 w/ windows XP
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