Can I make the "fn" key on my mac magic keyboard work in Windows 10?

Hi, so I've been using a apple Magic keyboard for my PC (running Windows 10 only btw, I just happen to like Apples keyboard a lot) and got all the keys working using some custom keyboard layout along with SharpKeys for changing Windows key registry around a bit.


Now SharpKeys (nor any other software that Ive tried, including AutoHotKey and some random keyboard testing websites) recieve any input when I hit specifically the fn key (A key in the bottom left on the keyboard that has no standard PC keyboard equivalent).

So Im wondering if anyone here could help me figure a way of assigning one of those un-usused special key inputs (and a way of making Windows listen to this fn key, so I can assign it to something that I can use with softwares on Windows)?

The reason for me asking is that Im using several 3D suites, creative apps and VS Code all of which allow for assigning custom hotkeys/keyboard shortcuts - and having access to the fn key would then help give me more possible keyboard combinations.

Also, to avoid anyone from confusing the fn key with the several Function keys at the top of the keyboard, this is the key Im talking about: https://imgur.com/a/ANlcH65 Should probably also mention that Ive gotten all other keys on my keyboard working already, except for that fn key as well as a key for pushing out any CDs that you might normally use with an (older) mac which you can find on the top right of the keyboard (highlighted with blue)

Hi @OlliverAira, how are You ?!

I am Jediael, an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like You. I'll be happy to assist You today.

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Please check these Options:

First try to enable the Special Keys for the MAC:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251056647

https://www.mobigyaan.com/how-to-use-function-k...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202676

Then add Languages ​​for your Keyboard:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8124911?an...

https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/36572...

https://magicutilities.net/magic-keyboard/help/...

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Like I said in my original post, Im on a PC, so Im not using Bootcamp.

And for keyboard layout, I would like not to switch my current layout (as I know the one I use currently works perfectly for my keyboard). Would it be possible to get some additional keyboard layout only for patching the fn key?

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I just found this tool: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=102134&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2000142_aff_7806_1246483&tduid=%28ir__9p3hapdkckkftg1ykk0sohz3x32xshpl1kxipi6o00%29%287806%29%281246483%29%28%28f19db21a54820945c18b6f639b549c96%29%2881561%29%28686431%29%28at106619_a107739_m12_p15300_cSE%29%28%29%29%28f19db21a54820945c18b6f639b549c96%29&irclickid=_9p3hapdkckkftg1ykk0sohz3x32xshpl1kxipi6o00 

developed by Microsoft, it says it supports modifying existing keyboard layouts. Is this something that could help me perhaps? I tried downloading it, but ofc just like SharpKeys it wont recieve any inputs when I press the fn key, and Idk what the key "ID"/variable is.

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Hi @OlliverAira,

Thank You for your return!

The point is that it will only be possible to add the FN Option if you add another language or activate the keys:

Please also check this Option:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204436

Comment @wZpr:

Ok, checked the input language, I have ENG (Swedish Apple Keyboard), and SWE (Swedish keyboard), no difference regardless of what I choose - That is to say, the on-screen keyboard doesn't light up for the wireless keyboard and not for built-in keyboard on the macbook, but the built-in keyboard works without problems, even with fn key.

I did however, just now, add a third keyboard: Settings> Region & Language> Languages: Press English, choose options, "Add a keyboard", chose: "ENG, US (Swedish Keyboard)". But I didn't select it as input lang / keyboard in the taskbar - Still have the ENG (Swedish Apple Keyboard) as input language. And now the Apple Wireless keybord seems to be fully functional in Windows 10. The fn key, the F-keys and the apple special keys (volume, brightness ...) works.

Thanks for your guidance and help.

Source: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8124911?an...

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Yeah well I dont have a keyboard layout type called ENG, US (Swedish Keyboard). I just assumed its a custom layout that comes with BootCamp?

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Hi @OlliverAira,

Thank You for your return!

Please check these Options:

http://www.stenographsolutions.com/solution/ind...

https://xinyustudio.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/di...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207240

http://audioperception.com/apple-mac-os?start=180

https://www.howtogeek.com/197365/how-to-remap-w...

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