When I press the keys (Fn + Shift + Arrow), the (Shift + Home) or (Shift + End) do not work

[swBaek]

Hello.
Usually, to use (Shift + Home) or (Shift + End) with a mini keyboard or laptop keyboard, I've been using the (Fn + Shift + Left Arrow) or (Fn + Shift + Right Arrow) key combination.

However, in the case of an HP laptop, when I press (Fn + Shift), it works as the Function Key(F1~F12) Lock/Unlock.

That is, when I press the keys in the order of (Fn + Shift + Arrow), the (Shift + Home) or (Shift + End) function does not work.

Is there a way to solve this?

[Garp_senchau]

@swBaek, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

Disable the Fn Lock in the BIOS:

• Turn off the laptop.
• As the laptop starts, press the ESC or F10 key to enter the BIOS or UEFI settings (check your HP model for the specific key).
• Look for a setting called Action Keys Mode or Fn Key Behavior.
  • If you see Action Keys Mode or similar, disable it. This will allow you to use the function keys (F1-F12) without needing the Fn key.
• Save the changes and exit the BIOS.

This should allow you to use the Fn + Shift + Arrow key combination as it was intended (to simulate the Shift + Home or Shift + End functionality).

Check HP Software:

• HP laptops often come with software like HP Support Assistant, which may allow you to adjust or remap keyboard functions. Check the software that came pre-installed to see if there are any key remapping options.

Remap Keys Using Third-Party Software:

• If the BIOS method does not work or you prefer a software-based solution, you can use third-party tools to remap your keys.

Use an External Keyboard:

• If none of the above solutions work and you frequently need the functionality of Shift + Home or Shift + End, you might want to use an external full-sized keyboard, which typically does not have this issue.

I hope these steps help resolve the issue

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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