Remove field codes in word using HP keyboard when f9 opens windows search instead

[Helen134]

Hi,

I used to use CTRL + Shift _+F9 to remove field codes in Word.  Now I have a new keyboard, which came with the desktop and windows 11.  HP Paviliion Desktop PC TP01-2000a (2Z6C8AV).

Now F9 brings up the windows search box.  If i press Fn and then f9 it does not bring up the search box.  But CTRL+SHIFT+Fn+F9 does not remove field codes

Note - there are no easy options on menus in Word for removing field codes.  The only way has been with this series of buttons.  Other than that starting in a new document by copy and paste - but then I loose all my formats. So I would like to use a key.

I have put this in HP as I think the problem is with the HP keyboard - not Word

How do I get my keyboard set back to normal f9 use?   Where can I find settings to do this?

[Helen134]

So on my keyboard Alt + F9 opens up the windows search box.

There is a magnifying glass on F9

However Alt+Fn +F9 does seem to work to toggle codes in Word.  So pressing Fn seems to stop the extra function.

The things I really want is to find a way to do Ctrl+ Shift +F9   which REMOVES all field codes (references, headings, contents).  Sorry if I said turn off before.  I don't want to toggle, I want to remove the codes and just leave the text.

I tried adding in Fn as well but Crtl + Shift + Fn +F9 does not work to remove field codes. 

So does anyone know of another set of buttons? How do I find out what they do? Is there a list?

If I have to I will just load it up on my old PC keyboard which doesn't have so many pictures on the Function keys.

[Helen134]

Using the Fn key does not work. None of those suggestions work, even if everything is selected first. The F9 button is messed up.

I have found a different solution. 

I've always thought it a bit weird that there would be a short cut to do something - but that that something is not on any of the word menus.  So that made me think it must be on a hidden list.

"Unlink field codes" is not on the normal menu but  I eventualy found it in the list of All comands for a custom ribbon and was able to add it to the ribbon tabs.  Now I don' t need to use the shortcut keys.

Thanks