Chromebook Keyboard
Use your Chromebook keyboard
Your Chromebook keyboard works just like a regular keyboard, with a few differences.
Unique keys on your Chromebook keyboard
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Search your apps and the web To turn Caps Lock on or off, press Alt + Search. |
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Go to the previous page in your browser history (F1) |
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Go to the next page in your browser history (F2) |
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Refresh your current page (F3) |
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Hide the tabs and launcher in full-screen Immersive mode (F4) |
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Show all windows in Overview mode (F5) |
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Dim the screen (F6) |
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Make the screen brighter (F7) |
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Mute (F8) |
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Lower the volume (F9) |
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Raise the volume (F10) |
Note: If you're using a Windows keyboard with your Chromebook:
- The F keys work like the keys above, sometimes with a few differences
- The Windows key between Ctrl and Alt works as the Search key
To learn more about how the Chromebooks work visit Google Help pages for Chromebooks.
Popular shortcuts
- Take a screenshot Press Ctrl + Show windows
- Take a screenshot: Press Ctrl + Show windows
(or Ctrl + F5).
- Take a partial screenshot: Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows
- Take a screenshot(on tablets): Press Power button + Volume down button.
- Turn Caps Lock on or off: Press Search
+ Alt.
- Lock your screen: Press Search
- Sign out of your Google Account: Press Shift + Ctrl + q (twice).
- See all keyboard shortcuts: Press Ctrl + Alt + /.
