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function keys in htop command not working in putty

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 "

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

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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" .

To change terminal emulation for all users from the database. Refer this article.