Screen Back Light

Hi
My screen seems to be very dull and I want to know if/how you adjust his.
I'm very new to Apple Macbook's and i am unable to find where to adjust the backlighting on the screen ti make it brighter.
Please can anyone advise?
Many thanks

The f2 key should brighten the screen. If it doesn't, try holding the fn key while pushing F2.
~Lyssa

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