{"id":8697,"date":"2026-06-03T18:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/?p=8697"},"modified":"2026-06-03T18:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:00:51","slug":"how-to-use-arrow-keys-tilde-adjust-volume-on-a-60-keyboard-complete-beginner-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/come-usare-i-tasti-freccia-tilde-per-regolare-il-volume-su-una-tastiera-a-60-tasti-guida-completa-per-principianti\/","title":{"rendered":"Come usare i tasti freccia, la tilde e regolare il volume su una tastiera 60% | Guida completa per principianti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve just unboxed your first 60% keyboard, you&#8217;ve probably noticed something unsettling: <strong>the arrow keys are gone, the tilde seems to have vanished, and there&#8217;s no obvious way to turn the volume down.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t worry \u2014 nothing is broken. These keys are simply tucked away on a hidden secondary layer, waiting for one magic key to unlock them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks you through the three most common beginner puzzles on a compact keyboard: <strong>moving the cursor, typing the tilde (~), and adjusting volume.<\/strong> Every solution relies on the same principle \u2014 the <strong>FN modifier key<\/strong> plus a combination keystroke. We&#8217;ll cover the standard layouts shared across most brands, note the small differences between manufacturers, and finish with a few standout Hall-effect 60% keyboards worth considering if you&#8217;re ready to upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s unlock those hidden functions step by step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why 60% Keyboards Hide These Keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving into shortcuts, it helps to understand the logic behind the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 60% keyboard removes the number pad, function row, navigation cluster, and dedicated arrow keys to save desk space and shorten hand travel. But those functions aren&#8217;t deleted \u2014 they&#8217;re <strong>layered<\/strong> underneath existing keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it like a second floor in a house: the <strong>FN key is the staircase.<\/strong> Hold it down, and every key temporarily switches to its alternate function. Release it, and you&#8217;re back to normal typing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means three things for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No keys are truly missing<\/strong> \u2014 they&#8217;re just on layer two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most brands follow common standards<\/strong>, so skills transfer between keyboards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minor brand differences exist<\/strong>, which is why we&#8217;ll flag them as we go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chapter 1: How to Use Arrow Keys on a 60% Keyboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrow keys are the single most-missed feature for newcomers. Here&#8217;s how to get your cursor moving again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Working Principle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a 60% board, the arrow keys are <strong>embedded into the alphanumeric layer<\/strong> and triggered by holding <strong>FN + a base letter key.<\/strong> There are two mainstream mapping schemes, and your keyboard almost certainly uses one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Popular Standard Shortcut Combinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The layout you have usually depends on whether your keyboard leans toward gaming or touch typing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scheme 1 \u2014 WASD Gaming Layout<\/strong> <em>(common on Keychron, Ducky)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Direction<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Scorciatoia<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up<\/td><td><code>FN + W<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down<\/td><td><code>FN + S<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Left<\/td><td><code>FN + A<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Right<\/td><td><code>FN + D<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scheme 2 \u2014 IJKL Touch-Typist Layout<\/strong> <em>(common on Anne Pro, Vortex)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Direction<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Scorciatoia<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up<\/td><td><code>FN + I<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down<\/td><td><code>FN + K<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Left<\/td><td><code>FN + J<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Right<\/td><td><code>FN + L<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IL <strong>IJKL layout<\/strong> keeps your hand closer to the home row, which many fast typists prefer. The <strong>WASD layout<\/strong> feels natural for gamers already used to that cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Compound Shortcuts for Editing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;re comfortable with the basics, these combinations make text editing genuinely fast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><code>Ctrl + FN + Arrow<\/code><\/strong> \u2192 Skip an entire word left or right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><code>Shift + FN + Arrow<\/code><\/strong> \u2192 Select a segment of text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine with the <code>Casa<\/code> \/ <code>FINE<\/code> layer shortcut<\/strong> \u2192 Select an entire line at once<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customization Tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If neither layout suits your habits, you can <strong>remap the arrow positions<\/strong> using <strong>VIA or QMK software.<\/strong> This lets you place the arrows wherever your fingers naturally reach \u2014 a small change that pays off every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chapter 2: How to Input the Tilde (~) on a 60% Keyboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tilde is small but mighty \u2014 essential for coding, file paths, and certain languages. Here&#8217;s where it hides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Default Standard Tilde Position<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a full-size keyboard, the tilde lives in the <strong>top-left corner beside ESC.<\/strong> On most 60% boards, that same key has been <strong>moved to the FN layer<\/strong>, typically on the grave accent or number 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Common Combination Methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your board&#8217;s layout, one of these will produce the <code>~<\/code> symbol:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Default mainstream:<\/strong> Hold <strong><code>FN + Grave Accent<\/code><\/strong> (the <code>`<\/code> key just below ESC) \u2192 <code>~<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative layout:<\/strong> <strong><code>FN + 1<\/code><\/strong> on some budget models <em>(e.g., certain Redragon boards)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ISO layout special case:<\/strong> <strong><code>FN + the symbol key adjacent to left Shift<\/code><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting: Can&#8217;t Type the Tilde<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the shortcut isn&#8217;t producing a tilde, the problem is usually software, not hardware:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Switch your system input language<\/strong> \u2014 <em>English (US)<\/em> is the most reliable for standard symbol mapping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remap the symbol key<\/strong> through a keyboard configurator if a fixed mapping is causing a conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chapter 3: How to Adjust Volume on a 60% Keyboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reaching for your mouse to change volume gets old fast. Here&#8217;s how to control audio directly from the keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Volume Shortcut Logic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Media controls are bound to the <strong>FN + F-key layer.<\/strong> The keys <strong>F9 through F12<\/strong> are the global mainstream positions for media functions across most brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Widely Used Volume Shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Action<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Scorciatoia<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Volume Up<\/td><td><code>FN + F10<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volume Down<\/td><td><code>FN + F9<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mute \/ Unmute<\/td><td><code>FN + F11<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These three cover nearly every daily need \u2014 bumping audio up during a call, dropping it for a meeting, or muting instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Special Layout Cases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every board follows the F-key convention. Watch for these alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compact layout variant:<\/strong> Volume mapped onto <strong><code>FN + the +\/- keys<\/code><\/strong> of the number row.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hot-swappable custom boards:<\/strong> Edit the media mapping directly in <strong>VIA or QMK<\/strong> to place it wherever you like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">System Setting Fix: Volume Shortcut Not Working<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If pressing the combo does nothing, check the software side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verify your keyboard driver<\/strong> is installed and up to date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check for media hotkey conflicts<\/strong> \u2014 another app or system setting may be occupying the same shortcut.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chapter 4: Common Troubleshooting Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a shortcut misbehaves, run through this quick checklist before assuming a defect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Combination won&#8217;t trigger:<\/strong> Confirm the <strong>FN key lock<\/strong> isn&#8217;t accidentally enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inconsistent shortcuts:<\/strong> Remember that <strong>different brands have tiny mapping gaps<\/strong> \u2014 always check the official manual for your specific model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want full control:<\/strong> Utilizzo <strong>open-source QMK \/ VIA software<\/strong> to remap all three sets of shortcuts \u2014 arrows, tilde, and media \u2014 exactly to your liking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key takeaway: <strong>most issues are configuration, not hardware.<\/strong> A two-minute software check solves the vast majority of problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chapter 5: Recommended Premium 60% Hall-Effect Keyboard Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this guide convinced you to upgrade, here are three standout <strong>Hall-effect 60% keyboards.<\/strong> All of them use the standard layered FN mapping covered above, so every arrow, tilde, and volume shortcut you just learned will work right out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tastiera a effetto Hall AULA AG60<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IL <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/prodotto\/tastiera-con-effetto-hall-aula-ag60\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tastiera a effetto Hall AULA AG60<\/a><\/strong> features a CNC aluminum chassis paired with an 8000Hz polling rate and adjustable magnetic switch actuation. Ships with the layered FN layout enabled by default, making it a cost-effective pick for both daily office work and gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MADLIONS MAD LIGHT 60HE Keyboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built around a CNC-machined aluminum case, the <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/prodotto\/madlions-mad-light-60he\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MADLIONS MAD LIGHT 60HE Keyboard<\/a><\/strong> comes equipped with Huannuo Tianqi magnetic switches and an ultra-low 0.1ms response time. It comes pre-set with standard WASD-based FN shortcuts for arrow and volume control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wooting 60HE V2 Full-Mod Custom Keyboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IL <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/prodotto\/tastiera-personalizzata-wooting-60he-v2-full-mod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wooting 60HE V2 Full-Mod Custom Keyboard<\/a><\/strong> boasts a solid aluminum shell with fully adjustable analog Hall switches and complete Wootility software remap support. It is ideal if you want to freely customize every FN-layer shortcut \u2014 arrows, tilde, and media keys included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the big picture: every &#8220;missing&#8221; key on a 60% keyboard \u2014 arrows, tilde, and volume \u2014 is simply <strong>resting on the FN secondary layer.<\/strong> Once you internalize that single concept, the rest falls into place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arrows:<\/strong> <code>FN + WASD<\/code> O <code>FN + IJKL<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tilde:<\/strong> <code>FN + Grave Accent<\/code> (or <code>FN + 1<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volume:<\/strong> <code>FN + F9 \/ F10 \/ F11<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real advantage of going 60% is the combination of a <strong>clean, compact desktop<\/strong> E <strong>fully customizable key functions.<\/strong> With QMK or VIA, you&#8217;re never locked into a brand&#8217;s defaults \u2014 you shape the keyboard around your habits, not the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re ready to make the leap, any of the <strong>Hall-effect models above<\/strong> will give you that flexibility on day one. Happy typing. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve just unboxed your first 60% keyboard, you&#8217;ve probably noticed something unsettling: the arrow keys are gone, the tilde seems to have vanished, and there&#8217;s no obvious way to turn the volume down. Don&#8217;t worry \u2014 nothing is broken. These keys are simply tucked away on a hidden secondary layer, waiting for one magic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"blocksy_meta":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8697","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8697"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8697\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8702,"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8697\/revisions\/8702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/halleffectkeyboard.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}