Chromebook:

App Launcher

Navigating to your Launcher

Your launcher gives you access to various web-based applications on your Chromebook. To navigate to your launcher, you can do one of two things:

  • Swipe up from the bottom of your shelf.

  • Tap the circle on the left corner of your shelf. This is called the launcher. You will see the suggested apps at the bottom. Tap the up arrow to see more apps.

  • Tap the app to open it.

How to Pin Apps to Your Shelf

  • Pinning apps to your shelf allows you to quickly access your most commonly used apps like Drive or Docs.

  • Tap and hold an app icon. "Pin to shelf" will appear. Select those words and the app will be added to your shelf.

  • You can also tap and drag an app to the shelf.

How to Access Your Files

  • In the left corner of your screen, tap the launcher.

  • Select the up arrow.

  • Select Files.

  • On the left, select a category

    • Recent

    • Downloads

    • Google Drive

  • Double click or tap to open the file.