The Esc key has long been the “get me outta here” panacea for many things: canceling a dialog box, getting rid of a button-less splash screen, closing a menu that you clicked open. (Esc is ...

If the Esc key is not working on your Windows 11/10 desktop or laptop computer, then these proven fixes are sure to help you.

In some keyboards, the Esc key functions as a toggle for the Function padlock. So, use the correct key to enable function keys and then use the F5 key to refresh your desktop or a page.