Using Function Keys in Visual Basic Forms

Function keys as Shortcut Keys in VB
Function keys are a boon for assigning shortcuts. They have more advantage than the regular Alt + or Ctrl + combination.

Function keys can be assigned to command buttons using simple tricks as explained below. For that we need to instuct the VB to handle them in the Keydown event by setting the Keypreview = True




Then you can have the necessary shortcut keys on the form



In the Form_KeyDown event redirect to necessary functions/procs based on the key

Private Sub Form_KeyDown(KeyCode As Integer, Shift As Integer)

Select Case KeyCode

Case vbKeyF2

Call Proc_Fund_Transfer

Case vbKeyF3

Call Proc_Credit_Card


End Select

End Sub