I'd like to find out the easiest way how to read Fn key from my keyboard in Python (Windows).I've tried to use Pygame library, but it didn't work for Fn key.
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possible duplicate of [Intercepting the Fn key on laptops](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/514781/intercepting-the-fn-key-on-laptops) – Josh Lee Oct 10 '11 at 13:35
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Tkinter can catch function keys. See http://effbot.org/tkinterbook/tkinter-events-and-bindings.htm. – Steven Rumbalski Oct 10 '11 at 13:53
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@StevenRumbalski: Where's the bit on that page that says Fn can be caught by Tkinter? Note that this is `"Fn"`, not `"F"+n`. – Lightness Races in Orbit Oct 21 '11 at 10:23
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@Tomalak Geret'kal: My mistake. +1 on on your answer. – Steven Rumbalski Oct 21 '11 at 13:38
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The "Fn" key is usually a proprietary, device-specific modifier that is handled by the device driver (or the hardware itself). It's not a normal button, and you can't catch it in your code. To be honest, I can't imagine why you'd ever possibly want to.
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Usually it is handled by hardware, though on some keyboards pressing it alone generates scancode too – hamstergene Oct 10 '11 at 13:38
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If it generates a scancode, Pygame should be able to process it. The value of the scancode would depend on hardware anyway, though. – Petr Viktorin Oct 10 '11 at 14:00
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@Tomalak Geret'kal I'd like to create program with my own shortcuts usable in Windows. – Stanyko Oct 21 '11 at 10:16
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@Stanyko: Create your own brand of keyboard then. Fn is not for you. – Lightness Races in Orbit Oct 21 '11 at 10:22