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Use this guide to be faster and better when working online
Watch this Video on tabs and windows to learn how to better work with multiple sites and applications
Right-click (two-finger click on Chromebooks) on things to see a menu of options. (words, pictures, links, etc.)
Type Ctrl+H to see your history and get to sites you’ve used
Use this troubleshooting guide if something isn’t working
See this sharing guide for collaborating in Google and how to use comments.
Type Ctrl + Z to undo a mistake, Ctrl + Y to bring something back, or use ↶ ↷ buttons to undo / redo
Type Ctrl + C to copy words or images (or right-click)
Type Ctrl + V to paste what you copied (or right-click)
Type Ctrl + A to select everything within the current field
(then, copy/paste all selected content)
Pin tabs to auto-launch sites you go to regularly (go to Arrange tabs on this support page to learn how)
Use chrome bookmarks to store, organize, and access sites
In Google Docs/Slides, click the image icon and Search the web to find pictures or Camera to take a webcam picture
Resize images by clicking then dragging from the shapes that appear. More image edit options in Google Apps
Chromebook Screenshot: Hold Ctrl+Shift+Window Icon then drag over the screen to take a picture of something on screen.
Add a table to a Google Doc or Slide by clicking Insert > Table. Change background and border colors for effect. Guide on tables in Google Docs
Record video on Chromebook
Click record and then stop when finished
Go to the Chromebook Files app and move the recording to Google Drive.
Record computer screen or use phone/tablet
Use Screencastify or another Chrome Extension to record computer screen (guide to using Screencastify)
Some options for audio creation