To customize keyboard shortcuts on a Chromebook, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Search + S to open the keyboard shortkeys editor (available for ChromeOS version 123 or later) and edit the shortcuts.

However, ChromeOS sets itself apart with its own unique Launcher key and a series of bespoke shortcuts you won't find on Windows or Mac. Notably, not every shortcut will work on every Chromebook.

Depending on what version of Chromebook or ChromeOS you have, you may see the setting you need as "Enable sticky keys" instead of "Sticky keys." You may also see a checkbox instead of a toggle switch.

To activate the technically-still-under-development new ChromeOS keyboard shortcut customizer, we’re gonna have to go under the hood of your Chromebook to flip on a few key switches.

Launch apps from the shelf: Alt + 1 – 8 will launch apps from the shelf, which is the Chrome equivalent of the Windows taskbar. The numbers correspond to the position of the apps, in ascending ...

Chrome OS’s hidden delete key and other text editing shortcuts Among the most challenging aspects of Chrome OS is that it doesn’t feature quite the same keyboard as other computer systems.

Now, the change in shortcut functionality using the ‘alt’ key on a Chromebook isn’t just around the corner. As noted above, it’s been known to be in the works since 2019 at least.

Most people have grown up using and learning keyboard shortcuts for Windows or MacOS. But with Chromebooks becoming evermore popular, it’s time to learn some handy keyboard shortcuts for Chrome ...