Pressing F5 sends a command to the browser to reload the current URL. This is a "soft refresh," meaning the browser may still use cached files—like images or scripts already stored on your computer—to speed up the loading process. The Hard Refresh: Clearing the Cache
With the rise of compact laptops and tenkeyless keyboards, the F-keys (F1 through F12) often share space with media controls (volume, brightness, play/pause).
Fn Lock: Your keyboard might be locked into media mode. Press Fn + Esc to toggle it back to standard F-key mode.
: If your F5 key isn't working, check if your "Fn Lock" is on; this often prevents the refresh command from registering.
Button Keyboard — Refresh
Pressing F5 sends a command to the browser to reload the current URL. This is a "soft refresh," meaning the browser may still use cached files—like images or scripts already stored on your computer—to speed up the loading process. The Hard Refresh: Clearing the Cache
With the rise of compact laptops and tenkeyless keyboards, the F-keys (F1 through F12) often share space with media controls (volume, brightness, play/pause). refresh button keyboard
Fn Lock: Your keyboard might be locked into media mode. Press Fn + Esc to toggle it back to standard F-key mode. Pressing F5 sends a command to the browser
: If your F5 key isn't working, check if your "Fn Lock" is on; this often prevents the refresh command from registering. refresh button keyboard