f3 key no longer works on desktop

kellyfromeverett wrote:

Running Ventura 13.4.1

Suggest follow pervious advise on keyboard issues

To add >> Ventura is currently at 13.6.3 and there is also a Safari Update too

Keep your Mac up to date

About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.6.3

Safari 17.2.1 macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura Released 19 Dec 2023

Make Time Machine Backup  before doing any upDates / upGrades 

Wether using an external keyboard or the built it keyboard, there are usually more than one way to activate the F keys such as my fav. F3 the most useful Function key on a Macbook is F3 ...to jump between multiple screens or windows. However, when you plug in an external keyboard the F3 key does not work as it did on the Macbook (Dell keyboard , F3 is audio increase)

F3 on Macbook is actually "Mission Control" and same functionality can be achieved by hitting "control" (or ^) plus the "up-arrow" key.

This may differ from Osx versions but can be confirmed by going to "System" > "Keyboard Shortcuts" > "Mission Control" to see what shortcut is assigned to "Mission Control"