Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet A-Z with PDF (2025 updated)
Last Updated : 18 Dec, 2024
Chromebooks have quickly become popular for their simplicity and user-friendly interface. One of the key features that boost efficiency on a Chromebook is keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts allow users to navigate, organize tasks, and perform actions without needing to rely on the trackpad or mouse. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, knowing all the Chromebook keyboard shortcuts can drastically improve your productivity.
Here’s the A-Z Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet for 2025.
Chromebook Shortcut Cheat Sheet
General Chromebook Shortcuts
Basic Navigation Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + T
Open a new tab
Ctrl + W
Close the current tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Reopen the last closed tab
Ctrl + Tab or Ctrl + Page Down
Switch to the next tab
Ctrl + Shift + Tab or Ctrl + Page Up
Switch to the previous tab
Ctrl + L
Focus the address bar
Alt + Left Arrow
Back
Alt + Right Arrow
Forward
Ctrl + R
Reload the current page
Ctrl + Shift + R
Reload the page and bypass cache (Hard refresh)
Window Management Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Alt + Tab
Switch between open apps
Ctrl + Shift + Q
Log out
Ctrl + Shift + L
Lock the screen
Ctrl + Shift + M
Open the app menu
F11
Toggle full-screen mode
Alt + F4
Close the current window
Ctrl + Shift + N
Open a new incognito window
Ctrl + F
Open the Find bar to search in the current page or app
Text Editing Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + C
Copy the selected text or item
Ctrl + X
Cut the selected text or item
Ctrl + V
Paste the copied or cut text or item
Ctrl + Shift + V
Paste without formatting
Ctrl + B
Bold selected text
Ctrl + I
Italicize selected text
Ctrl + U
Underline selected text
Ctrl + E
Align text to the center
Ctrl + L
Align text to the left
Ctrl + R
Align text to the right
Ctrl + Shift + L
Create a bulleted list
Ctrl + Shift + 8
Create a numbered list
Ctrl + K
Insert or edit a hyperlink
Ctrl + Z
Undo the last action
Ctrl + Shift + Z
Redo the last undone action
Ctrl + A
Select all text or items
Ctrl + D
Delete the selected text
Screenshot and Screen Capture Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Show Windows (F5)
Take a screenshot of the entire screen
Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows (F5)
Take a screenshot of a selected area
Ctrl + Alt + Show Windows (F5)
Take a screenshot of the current window
Chrome OS Settings and System Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Alt + Del
Open the Task Manager
Ctrl + Shift + S
Open the screenshot tool
Ctrl + Alt + M
Open the app launcher
Ctrl + Alt + Z
Enable or disable the screen reader
Ctrl + Shift + N
Open a new incognito window in Chrome
Ctrl + F
Open the Find bar to search in the current page or app
Navigating Settings Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Search + A
Open the Wi-Fi settings
Search + D
Open the display settings
Search + E
Open the file manager
Search + I
Open Chromebook settings
Search + T
Open the Chrome OS task manager
Function and Media Control Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
F1
Decrease screen brightness
F2
Increase screen brightness
F3
Open the "Overview" screen to see all open windows
F4
Show the app launcher
F5
Reload the current page
F6
Move the cursor to the address bar
F7
Open the system volume settings
F8
Decrease volume
F9
Increase volume
F10
Mute volume
Media Playback Controls
Shortcut
Action
Search + Alt + P
Play/pause media playback
Search + Alt + N
Next track in music/video
Search + Alt + B
Previous track in music/video
Search + Alt + M
Mute/unmute sound
Accessibility Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Alt + Brightness Up
Zoom in the screen
Ctrl + Alt + Brightness Down
Zoom out the screen
Ctrl + Alt + Search + Plus
Open the screen magnifier
Ctrl + Alt + Search + Minus
Zoom out the screen
Other Accessibility Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Alt + Z
Enable or disable screen reader
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + S
Open the on-screen keyboard
Advanced Chromebook Shortcuts
Developer Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Alt + T
Open the Chrome OS terminal (crosh)
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R
Restart Chromebook in Developer Mode
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + H
Open the help menu in the Chrome OS
Multi-Tasking Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow
Snap current window to the left half of the screen
Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow
Snap current window to the right half of the screen
Alt + [
Dock a window to the left side
Alt + ]
Dock a window to the right side
Conclusion
Whether you're a new Chromebook user or a power user, mastering keyboard shortcuts will allow you to navigate your device faster and with greater ease. This comprehensive list of Chromebook shortcuts will help you perform tasks such as managing windows, taking screenshots, adjusting settings, and more – all with a few simple key presses.
Start practicing these shortcuts today, and unlock the full potential of your Chromebook. Save time, increase productivity, and get the most out of your device by becoming a keyboard shortcut expert.
