Chromebook hotkeys are keyboard shortcuts that help you perform tasks quickly without using a mouse or touchpad. Faster navigation, quick access to settings, efficient web browsing, text editing, and more! Using these hotkeys can save time and streamline your workflow, making it easier to manage tasks and navigate your Chromebook.
Powering Down the Chromebook
Closing your Chromebook does NOT power it down. To fully power down your Chromebook, on your keyboard, press and hold the Power button for approximately 10 seconds.
Chromebook is frozen or won’t turn on
On your Chromebook keyboard, press the Refresh and Power buttons at the same time. This will force it to reboot and wake up.
Chromebook screen is upside down
To rotate the screen, press the following keys at the same time:
CTRL + SHIFT + REFRESH
Make the page bigger: Press CTRL and +
Make the page smaller: Press CTRL and -
Reset zoom: Press CTRL and 0
Chromebook colors are inverted
Press "CTRL + Search + H" to invert colors on your Chromebook instantly or to revert it back to normal.
You can also go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Display and Magnification.
Make your screen bigger (decrease resolution):
CTRL SHIFT +
Make your screen smaller (increase resolution):
CTRL SHIFT -
Reset resolution:
CTRL SHIFT 0