ChromeOS

ChromeOS Keyboard Shortcuts

Google's ChromeOS, built for speed and simplicity on Chromebooks, is designed for productivity and cloud-based workflows. Mastering keyboard shortcuts in ChromeOS enhances efficiency by allowing users to navigate apps, manage files, and control the system without relying on touch or a mouse. These shortcuts are ideal for students, professionals, and anyone seeking quick task execution.

System Shortcuts

Open the terminal (Crosh)

Ctrl+Alt+T

Sign out of the account

Ctrl+Shift+Q

Open the task manager

Ctrl+Shift+P

Restart ChromeOS

Ctrl+Shift+R

Open the network login screen

Ctrl+Alt+E

View all keyboard shortcuts

Ctrl+Alt+/

Lock the screen

Search+L

Window and Tab Management

Open a new window

Ctrl+N

Open a new tab

Ctrl+T

Close the current tab

Ctrl+W

Close the current window

Ctrl+Shift+W

Reopen the last closed tab

Ctrl+Shift+T

Open a new incognito window

Ctrl+Shift+N

Switch to the next tab

Ctrl+Tab

Switch to the previous tab

Ctrl+Shift+Tab

Dock window to the left

Alt+[

Dock window to the right

Alt+]

Maximize the window

Alt+=

Minimize the window

Alt+-

Accessibility

Toggle ChromeVox (spoken feedback)

Ctrl+Search+M

Enable/disable screen magnifier

Ctrl+Alt+Z

Open accessibility settings

Ctrl+Alt+S

Screenshots

Take a screenshot

Ctrl+Overview Key

Capture part of the screen

Ctrl+Shift+Overview Key

Record the screen

Ctrl+Alt+Overview Key