Frequently Asked Question

Chromebook Shortcuts
Last Updated 5 years ago

Clear the local browsing data - Ctrl + Shift + Backspace

Reset screen resolution to default Shift + Ctrl + 0


Restore Screen Resolution back to its default state - Press the Ctrl key and the Shift key and the 0 (zero) key at the same time Ctrl + Shift + 0

Rotate screen 90 Degrees
Shift + Ctrl + image
or
Ctrl + Shift + F3


Change Keyboard option - Press Ctrl + Shift + Space bar Watch the lower right corner as the type of keyboard will change.


Ctrl + Shift + Refresh/F3 – Rotate your screen 90 degrees. The Refresh key is located where the F3 key would be located on typical keyboards

Accessibility
Turn ChromeVox (spoken feedback) on or off Ctrl + Alt + z
Turn on high contrast mode Search + Ctrl + h
Highlight the launcher button on your shelf Shift + Alt + L
Highlight the next item on your shelf Shift + Alt + L, then Tab or right arrow
Highlight the previous item on your shelf Shift + Alt + L, then Shift + Tab or left arrow
Open the highlighted button on your shelf Shift + Alt + L, then Space or Enter
Remove the highlight from a button on your shelf Shift + Alt + L, then Esc
Display Settings

Increase screen scale, making items appear larger on Ctrl + Shift and +
your screen.
Decrease screen scale Ctrl + Shift and - (Press and hold Ctrl, Shift, -)
Reset screen scale to default setting Ctrl + Shift and )
Reset screen resolution to default Shift + Ctrl + 0
Rotate screen 90 Degrees Shift + Ctrl + image or Ctrl + Shift + F3



View all Shortcuts Ctrl + Alt + ? or Ctrl + Alt + /

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