50 Chromebook Shortcuts: Use ChromeOS Like a Pro

Jun. 27, 2019

Shortcuts make it much easier to interact with an operating system and help you amp up productivity. Windows and macOS both have a wide range of shortcuts. Chromebooks are considered fast machines, but there’s always room to speed up things. So here are all the Chromebook shortcuts you can use to navigate ChromeOS like a pro.

We’ve divided these shortcuts into different categories. You can click on the links below to jump to the corresponding sections. Do note that this list contains essentials only.

Chromebook Essential Shortcuts

There are a few trackpad gestures that make navigating, switching windows and tabs, and zooming in or out much easier.ActionsTrackpad GesturesZoom in/outPinch two fingers together (zoom in) or spread two fingers apart (zoom out)Go back/forward one pageSwipe left / right with two fingersSwipe left/right with two fingersSwipe up with three fingersSwitch between open windows (In Overview mode)Swipe left or right with three fingersSwitch between virtual desksSwipe left or right with four fingers

There are a number of other Chromebook shortcuts, but they are the basic ones, which we are pretty sure you’d know from your Windows and Mac experience. These are the best Chromebook shortcuts you should know and use to become more productive. Did we miss any other useful shortcuts? Let us know in the comments.