What are the shortcuts and features on my Acer Chromebook's keyboard?
Keyboard features
Your Chromebook's keyboard is designed to make the most of the web. It comes equipped with a dedicated search key, a new row of shortcut keys, and a comfortable, full size layout that doesn't cramp your fingers.
Shortcut keys
These keys are at the top of your keyboard.
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Go to the previous page in your browser history |
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Go to the next page in your browser history |
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Reload your current page |
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Open your page in full-screen mode |
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Switch to your next window |
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Decrease screen brightness |
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Increase screen brightness |
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Mute |
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Decrease the volume |
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Increase the volume |
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Search the web from the address bar. Note: This key is located on the side, where you'd normally find the Caps Lock key. If you really need Caps Lock, you can go to the Settings page and adjust your settings for modifier keys. |
Helpful keyboard shortcuts
Below is listed just a few shortcuts available. To see a map of all shortcuts directly on your screen, press Ctrl+Alt+? whenever you're signed in on your Chromebook. A full list of shortcuts is also available in the Help Center.
| Page up |
Press Alt and the up arrow |
| Page down |
Press Alt and the down arrow |
| Home |
Press Ctrl+Alt, and the up arrow |
| End |
Press Ctrl+Alt, and the down arrow |
| Toggle the bookmark bar |
Ctrl+Shift+B |
| Search your current webpage |
Ctrl+F |
| Open a new tab |
Ctrl+T |
| Open a new window |
Ctrl+N |
| Open the link you clicked in a new background tab |
Press Alt and click a link |
| Switch to your next tab |
Ctrl+Tab |
| Switch to your next window |
Alt+Tab |
| Sign out of your Google Account |
Ctrl+Shift+Q |
| Close your current tab |
Ctrl+W |
More information
For more information, visit the Chrome OS Help Center.
