Dell Chromebook Keyboard Guide

Table of Contents:

1. Keyboard Layout
2. Keyboard Keys Function
3. Adjust Special Keys and Caps Lock
4. Chromebook Shortcut Keys

Keyboard Layout

Your Chromebook keyboard has a few extra features to help make it easier for you to browse the web. The keyboard contains a dedicated search key and a new row of web shortcut keys. A standard USB keyboard can also be used with the Chromebook, using the same keyboard shortcuts.

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Keyboard Keys Function

The keyboard on the Chromebook is designed to help you use the correct keys to accomplish the things you need the most. The table below is an overview of the special keys on the top row of the keyboard.

Key	Function
	Go to the previous page in your browsing history (F1)
	Go to the next page in your browsing history (F2)
	Reload your current page (F3)
	Open your page in fullscreen mode (F4)
	Switch to your next tab or 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 on the side of the keyboard, where you would normally find the Caps Lock key. If you are using a regular keyboard, the Windows key in between Ctrl and Alt works as the search key. To turn Caps Lock on temporarily, press Alt + the search key.

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Adjust Special Keys and Caps Lock

Chromebooks come with a special search key to help quickly search the web. To type capital letters, users can make the search key work like the caps lock key. Similarly, you can also adjust the way the Ctrl and Alt keys work on the Setting page.

Change Key Behaviour

1. Sign in to Chromebook.

2. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where the account picture appears.

3. Click Settings.

4. In the Device section, click Keyboard Settings.

5. Use the menus to adjust the behavior of the search, Ctrl, and Alt keys.

6. Click OK.

More about the Search Key

Pressing the Search key brings up the search box and apps list. The search box allows you to search both the Internet and apps list simultaneously.

Using a regular Keyboard?

The Windows key between Ctrl and Alt works as the Search key.

The Caps Lock key is taken away, to make room for the Search Key. However, if you really need the Caps Lock you can turn it on temporarily by pressing Alt + the Search key. Press it again to turn it off.

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Chromebook Shortcut Keys

The table below lists the keyboard shortcut keys that prove useful.

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