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Chromebook Shortcuts

Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts

Below are common Chromebook keyboard shortcuts. These are helpful for navigation, document creation, and productivity.

Editing Shortcuts

  • Copy: Press Control + C

  • Paste: Press Control + V

  • Cut: Press Control + X

  • Undo: Press Control + Z

Navigation & Tools

  • Open Snipping Tool: Press Shift + Control + Show Windows key
    (The Show Windows key looks like a rectangle with two lines and is usually above the number 6.)

  • Right Click: Press Alt + Click

  • Caps Lock On or Off: Press Alt + Search key
    (The Search key replaces Caps Lock on Chromebooks.)

  • Log Out: Press Control + Shift + Q twice

  • Find in Page: Press Control + F

  • Bookmark Page: Press Control + D

  • Select Address Bar: Press Control + L

  • Open a New Tab: Press Control + T

  • Select All Items: Press Control + A

Google Workspace Shortcuts

  • New Google Doc: Press Shift + T

  • New Google Sheet: Press Shift + S

  • Add a Hyperlink: Press Control + K

App and Tab Controls

  • Open App from Shelf: Press Alt + Number key (1–9)
    (1 = first app on shelf from the left.)

  • Switch Between Open Tabs: Press Control + Tab (or swipe with three fingers on the touchpad)