Keyboard features

Keyboards for Chrome devices have a few extra features to help you browse the web effortlessly and effeciently. If you're using a Chromebook, you'll notice that your keyboard contains a dedicated search key and a new row of web shortcut keys. You can also use a standard USB Windows keyboard with your Chrome device and use the same keyboard shortcuts.

Shortcut keys

These keys appear at the top of Chromebook keyboards. If you're using a Windows keyboard with your Chrome device, the F keys at the top of the keyboard will work similarly to the keys below.

	Go to the previous page in your browser history (F1)
	Go to the next page in your browser history (F2)
	Reload your current page (F3)
	Maximize your window (F4)
	Switch to your next window (F5)
	Decrease screen brightness (F6)
	Increase screen brightness (F7)
	Mute (F8)
	Decrease the volume (F9)
	Increase the volume (F10)
	Search your apps and the web from your apps list. On a Chromebook, this key is located on the side, where you'd normally find the Caps Lock key. If you're using a regular keyboard, the Windows key in between Ctrl and Alt will work as the search key.Tip: To turn Caps lock on temporarily, press Alt + the search key.

Keys may vary slightly depending on your Chrome device model.