Description

This topic describes how to enable the key swap function for the Fn (Function) and Ctrl (Control) keys on the keyboard for Lenovo products. Configure the BIOS, use the Keyboard Manager, or use Lenovo Vantage.  Some ThinkPad products use the Lenovo Vantage application instead of Lenovo Keyboard Manager.  For this feature to work, the latest keyboard drivers and firmware must be installed or updated on the system.    

Note: Lenovo Keyboard Manager comes with the keyboard driver and firmware and cannot be independently downloaded and installed. Check the User Guide to see if the system supports the Keyboard Manager. For more information, see How to find and view manuals for Lenovo products - ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ideapad, ideacentre.

Here are a few sample links:

• Thinkpad Yoga 15 User Guide(EN):  refer to Fn and Ctrl Key swap under the Config menu table on p72. 
• ThinkPad T14/T15 Gen1 User Guide: refer to Lenovo Keyboard Manager on p18. 

Use the following menu for quick access to one of the three methods. To return to this menu, press the Go Back button in the web browser. 

• Enable this feature in BIOS
• Enable this feature using Lenovo Keyboard Manager
• Enable this feature using Lenovo Vantage

Solution

Method 1: Enable this feature by configuring the menu item Fn and Ctrl Key swap in BIOS.

1. Check the User Guide to make sure your PC supports this feature.

• For example, Yoga 15 User Guide:
  

• For example, ThinkPad T14/T15:
  

2. Restart the computer.  A ThinkPad is used for demonstration purposes.
3. Press Enter when you see this message, To interrupt normal startup, press Enter.
   

4. Press F1 to enter BIOS Setup Menu.
   

• Note: For instructions about how to enter system BIOS on different products, see the following links:
  • Recommended way to enter BIOS for Think Series
  • Recommended way to enter BIOS for IdeaPad
  • Recommended way to enter BIOS for Lenovo Desktops and All-in-Ones

5. Go to Config -> Keyboard/Mouse -> Fn and Ctrl Key swap.
   
   
   
   
   

6. Press F10 to Save and reset system for the change to take effects.
   

7. The function of the Fn and Ctrl keys will be swapped after system reboots.
   

Method 2: Enable this feature using the Lenovo Keyboard Manager application. 

Look for this icon on your system:

Using Lenovo Keyboard Manager:

1. For some ThinkPads, open Lenovo Keyboard Manager by pressing the F11 key.
   

2. If your system cannot bring up the Keyboard Manager using F11, go to the next step.
3. Find Lenovo Keyboard Manager in Control Panel. See Where is Control Panel?
   
4. Change the view from Category to Large icons or Small icons or search for keyboard. Select Lenovo - Keyboard Manager to open the Keyboard Manager application. 
   View by: Small Icons.
   
   
   Search for keyboard.
   

5. Select the Fn key and Ctrl key swap tab and set the Swap function to On or Off.
   

6. Press Close and now the Fn and Ctrl functions are switched.  The change will take effect immediately after clicking Close.  A system reboot is NOT required. 

Method 3: Enable this feature using the Lenovo Vantage application. 

Look for this icon on your system:

Using Lenovo Vantage: 

1. Click this link to download Lenovo Vantage from the Lenovo official site.
2. Double-click the program to install it on your system. 
3. Click the program icon from Start Menu to open it. 
   

4. Click Devices from the top right menu -> select Input & Accessories.
   
   
   

5. Scroll down to Fn and Ctrl key swap.   
   

6. Enable this feature by switching the control to ON.  
   

7. The change will take effect immediately after closing the Vantage window. A system reboot is NOT required. 

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