8 - Your Acer Chromebook tour
Function keys
The Chromebook uses function keys or key combinations to access
some hardware and software controls, such as screen brightness and
volume. The dedicated function keys each have a specific function.
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Common keyboard shortcuts
You can use shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly.
Keyboard
shortcuts
Ctrl +
Alt +
Alt +
Note: For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl + Alt + /
Function
Previous
Next
Reload
Full-screen
Next window
Brightness down
Brightness up
Mute
Volume down
Volume up
Search
Description
Takes screenshot.
Toggles caps lock.
Projects your screen.
Description
Go to the previous page.
Go to the next page.
Reload the current page.
Open the page in full-screen mode.
Switch to the next window.
Decreases the screen brightness.
Increases the screen brightness.
Turns off audio output.
Decreases the volume.
Increases the volume.
Search from the Apps panel.