diff --git a/src/portcontrol.cpp b/src/portcontrol.cpp
--- a/src/portcontrol.cpp
+++ b/src/portcontrol.cpp
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ PortControl::PortControl(QSerialPort* po
 
     // setup the toolbar
     openAction.setCheckable(true);
-    openAction.setShortcut(QKeySequence("F2"));
+    openAction.setShortcut(QKeySequence("F12"));
     openAction.setToolTip("Open Port");
     QObject::connect(&openAction, &QAction::triggered,
                      this, &PortControl::openActionTriggered);