Chapter III: Navigating the Online System

Program Function Keys

Purpose

The following chart outlines the screen movement associated with each of the keyboard program function <F/PF> keys. Note: From a functional standpoint, providers may need to use the <Esc> key in conjunction with the appropriate number to accomplish the desired screen movement:

Program Function Key	<Esc> X-Walk	Function
F1/PF1	Esc 1	Serves as a help key; allows access to specific reason code file information about the error received
F2/PF2	Esc 2	No function—do not use
F3/PF3	Esc 3	Exits you to the menu or submenu; when in a roll-out screen this key will return you to your originating screen
F4/PF4	Esc 4	Exits the entire online system by terminating the session
F5/PF5	Esc 5	Scrolls the user backward within a page of screen data
F6/PF6	Esc 6	Scrolls the user forward within a page of screen data
F7/PF7	Esc 7	Moves the user back a page—one page at a time
F8/PF8	Esc 8	Moves the user forward a page—one page at a time
F9/PF9	Esc 9	Stores or updates data that has been entered in an entry or update/claim correction type transaction
F10/PF10	Esc 10	Moves the user to the left of their viewing screen (columns 1–80)
F11/PF11	Esc -	Moves the user to the right of their viewing screen (columns 81–132)
F12/PF12	Esc =	No function—do not use

Revised 5/16/2017