Chromebooks

Basic Chromebook Functions

Connecting to wifi

Split your screen

Zoom in/out:

Chromebook screens are SMALL! Here's how to zoom in and out to see what you need:

  • to zoom in, hit ctrl and the + key

  • to zoom out, hit ctrl and the - key

  • to reset to normal view, hit ctrl and the 0 key

These keys will zoom in/out/reset➡

Screenshots


⬅These keys will take a FULL screenshot on your chromebook: Ctrl+Window Switch

The Screenshot will automatically save on your Chromebook in the Downloads folder. It will be named Screenshot Date at Time.


Taking a full screenshot on a Chromebook

You can then add this photo to the "your work" section in Google Classroom

These keys will take a PARTIAL screenshot-it is a snipping tool" Ctrl+Shift+ window switch➡

Your Chromebook screen will darken slightly. You can now use your mouse pointer to draw a box around the part of the screen you want to save.

To do this, move your mouse pointer to a corner of the image you want to capture. Next press down on the touchpad and move your figure around until the whole image is highlighted. Then let go of the touchpad. Your screenshot will automatically save to your Downloads folder.


Chromebook Shortcuts