You can use Chromebook keyboard shortcuts as an alternative if you prefer to use the keyboard instead of your trackpad.
Need to review a web page later? Easily add a bookmark to your Chrome browser with this shortcut.
There is no Caps Lock button on a Chromebook. Use this shortcut instead.
Highlight text and press CTRL and C at the same time to copy an item. (Use CTRL + V to paste it in another location.)
Use this shortcut to delete/remove the selected item.
Highlight text and press ALT and backspace at the same time.
Searching for a particular word or phrase in a document or on a website? Use CTRL + F to locate all instances of it.
Pro Tip: If you want to replace a word or phrase in a document with another, click the three dots in the search prompt to access the Replace tool.
Did you close a tab accidentally? You can reopen it quickly and easily with this helpful shortcut.
Use this shortcut to open a new tab.
Use this shortcut to open a new window.
Select location to paste and press CTRL and V at the same time.
If you copied text with special formatting, you can paste that item without the special formatting with this shortcut.
For more information about printing at school or at home on a Chromebook, click here.
If you want to repeat an action or if you want to undo the Undo command, you can use the Redo command.
This shortcut will select your entire page, after which you can copy, change font size or style, etc.
Do you need to view two different tabs at the same time on your Chromebook? Here's how to do it:
Press ALT + [ to snap to the left side or ALT + ] to snap to the right. Pull your other tab to the empty side.
If you made a change or deleted a selected item by mistake, you can use this shortcut to undo the change. (This shortcut is a lifesaver!)
Need to take a closer look? Use this shortcut to zoom in.
Need to look at the whole picture? Use this shortcut to zoom out.
Did you Zoom in or out too far? Use this shortcut to reset.
This is the shortcut of all shortcuts--literally! Click CTRL and ? to see a list of all the available Chromebook shortcuts organized by topic..
For additional Chromebook keyboard shortcuts, check out this Google support page.