How To Make F Keys Work On Mac For Games

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The origin of my question was related to WoW only, because I thought this was WoW specific keybindings. But it turns out to be more general configuration, so my question was edited. Nevertheless I think it suits here quite well, when some is wondering why their keys in games doesn't work. – Rito Aug 29 '12 at 10:23. The origin of my question was related to WoW only, because I thought this was WoW specific keybindings. But it turns out to be more general configuration, so my question was edited. Nevertheless I think it suits here quite well, when some is wondering why their keys in games doesn't work.

These are the default keybindings. They can be changed using the keymapper.

Note: If you're using a Mac and are having trouble with the function keys, you may need to set your F keys to function as function keys. You can do this by going to System Preferences > Keyboard, going to the Keyboard area, and checking the 'Use all F1, F2, etc' box.

KeyAction
ALT-ENTERSwitch to full-screen (and back).
ALT-PAUSE (ALT-F16 on OS X)Pause emulation.
CTRL-F1Show the keymapper configuration screen,
CTRL-F4Update cached information about mounted drives. Useful if you changed something on a mounted drive outside of DOSBox. Also cycles through disk images mounted using IMGMOUNT.
CTRL-F5Save a screenshot (goes to capture folder).
CTRL-ALT-F5Start/Stop recording of AVI video. NOTE: You may well have some problems with this, please see Recording Video for more information.
CTRL-F6Start/Stop recording sound output to a wave file (goes to capture folder).
CTRL-ALT-F7Start/Stop recording of OPL commands.
CTRL-ALT-F8Start/Stop the recording of raw MIDI commands.
CTRL-F7Decreases frameskip.
CTRL-F8Increases frameskip.
CTRL-F9Kill (close) DOSBox.
CTRL-F10Capture/Release the mouse (if you need to use the mouse within DOSBox).
CTRL-F11Decrease DOSBox cycles (slows down the emulation).
CTRL-F12Increase DOSBox cycles (speeds up the emulation).
ALT-F12Unlock speed (turbo button).

These default bindings are also documented in the README file accompanying the software.

Language Keys

When a keyboard layout is loaded:

CTRL+ALT+F2Switch between foreign layout and US layout.
LEFT-ALT+RIGHT-SHIFTActivate dual layouts (for some keyboards, e.g. GK codepage 869 and RU codepage 808).
LEFT-ALT+LEFT-SHIFTDeactivate dual layouts.

For OS X you have to use additionally + [Applekey] for the same result

INS key is [Fn] + M on OS X.

For Linux you have to use additionally + [win] for the same result

How To Make F Keys Work On Mac For Games Windows 10

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To activate the Steam key you purchased on Bethesda.net, follow the process below:

  1. Locate the Steam key in your purchase confirmation email.
  2. Open your Steam client and log into your account.
  3. Select Games.
  4. Select Activate a Product on Steam...
  5. Follow the prompts and enter your Steam key.

Once complete, Steam will automatically download the game to your Library.

How To Make F Keys Work On Mac For Games

Don't have a Steam account? You can download the Steam client and create an account here. Once installed, simply log in with your new account and follow the process above.


To redeem a PC/Mac code for The Elder Scrolls Online, follow the process below:

  1. Sign into your ESO account here, or create a new account if needed.
    1. To log in, you must know your regular ESO account sign-in details.
  2. Select Redeem Code under the AccountSummary section.
  3. Enter the code and click Redeem Code to submit.

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Once the code is redeemed, you will receive a confirmation email on your account's registered address.

If you have pre-ordered or pre-purchased a game from the Bethesda.net store, you will not receive your game key until closer to the game's release date. Keep an eye on your email for future updates!

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