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Activate a selected button

Press Enter to activate the currently selected button or command in a dialog box, ribbon, or other interface.

Enter

When to use it

When a button, link, or command is highlighted and you need to execute it without using a mouse.

Pro tip

In many dialog boxes, Enter also confirms the default action (often the OK button). Use Tab to navigate between options first.

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F5 F6 F7 F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
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