50 Chromebook Shortcuts: Use ChromeOS Like a Pro
Shortcuts make it much easier to interact with an operating system and help you amp up productivity. Windows and macOS both have a wide range of shortcuts. Chromebooks are considered fast machines, but there’s always room to speed up things. So here are all the Chromebook shortcuts you can use to navigate ChromeOS like a pro.
We’ve divided these shortcuts into different categories. You can click on the links below to jump to the corresponding sections. Do note that this list contains essentials only.
Chromebook Essential Shortcuts
Chrome Browser Shortcuts
We already have aChrome browser shortcutslist for Windows, macOS, and Linux, which should also work on ChromeOS. Here are a few handy, essential Chrome browser shortcuts.Shortcut DescriptionsShortcutsOpen the Chrome Menu (Web Apps Only)Alt + EGo to Specific Tabs in Chrome (1-9)Ctrl + 1-9Hide/Unhide Bookmarks BarCtrl + Shift + BPage up and Page downLauncher+ Up or Down arrowsClear Browsing DataCtrl + Shift + BackspaceGo to DownloadsCtrl + JOpen a new Chrome WindowCtrl + NOpen a new Chrome Incognito WindowCtrl + Shift + NCycle through tabs: Right to left / Left to rightCtrl + Tab / Ctrl + Alt + Tab
Text Editing Shortcuts
Text editing shortcuts in Chromebooks are quite similar to those on Windows. They’re primarily used to select and copy the text and paste it somewhere else.Shortcut DescriptionShortcutSelect All the TextCtrl + ACopy Text/Files/FoldersCtrl + CCut Text/Files/FoldersCtrl + XPaste ContentCtrl + VPaste Content Without FormattingCtrl + Shift + VMove to the Beginning/End of TextLauncher+ Left or Right keyUse Forward DeleteLauncher + Backspace
ChromeOS System Shortcuts
System shortcuts are used to control everything from the hardware functions of the Chromebook to opening the Crosh and logging out of your Chromebook. There aren’t many of them since Chromebooks have dedicated keys to control different hardware functions.Shortcut DescriptionShortcutManage Backlit Keyboard BrightnessAlt + Brightness keyLog out of Your ChromebookCtrl + Shift + Q (twice)Open Chrome OS Development Shell (Crosh)Ctrl + Alt + TUse Chromebook Function KeysEnable in SettingsChange Screen resolutionCtrl + Shift and + or –Get HelpCtrl + ?See All Chromebook ShortcutsCtrl + Alt + /
Chromebook Trackpad Shortcuts
There are a few trackpad gestures that make navigating, switching windows and tabs, and zooming in or out much easier.ActionsTrackpad GesturesZoom in/outPinch two fingers together (zoom in) or spread two fingers apart (zoom out)Go back/forward one pageSwipe left / right with two fingersSwipe left/right with two fingersSwipe up with three fingersSwitch between open windows (In Overview mode)Swipe left or right with three fingersSwitch between virtual desksSwipe left or right with four fingers
There are a number of other Chromebook shortcuts, but they are the basic ones, which we are pretty sure you’d know from your Windows and Mac experience. These are the best Chromebook shortcuts you should know and use to become more productive. Did we miss any other useful shortcuts? Let us know in the comments.
Abubakar Mohammed
Abubakar covers Tech on Beebom. Hailing from a Computer Science background, the start of his love for Tech dates back to 2011, when he was gifted a Dell Inspiron 5100. When he’s not covering Tech, you’ll find him binge-watching anime and Tech content on YouTube, hunting heads in competitive FPS games, or exploring Teyvat in Genshin Impact. He has previously worked for leading publications such as Fossbytes, How-To Geek, and Android Police.
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