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function keys in htop command not working in putty

Resolving Function Key Issues in htop command 


Overview: This article explains how to resolve unresponsive function keys (F1–F9) in htop on Linux by setting "Terminal Emulation" to "Auto" in Ezeelogin and adjusting PuTTY’s "Function keys and keypad" to "Xterm R6.


The Function keys ( F1,--F9)  in  Linux  command htop is not  responding. To resolve this,  make sure to set the " Terminal Emulation " function to " Auto " under  " Account -> Preferences -> Terminal Emulation ".

Once the, Terminal Emulation is set correctly, the  fn keys in command htop will start to respond correctly in ezsh shell while using Putty.

htop in putty

Also, if you still continue to have issues with the Fn keys, do refer the article   to  modify the setting in Putty under   Terminal > Keyboard . Change the " Function keys and keypad"  setting to  "Xterm R6" .


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