Instructions in this article apply to laptops with Chrome OS.

SelectDevicefrom the left menu pane, then selectKeyboard.

From here, you might change the function of certain keys.

A Lenovo Chromebook with an RGB gaming keyboard

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For example, select theCtrldrop-down menu and choose one of the options listed.

Changes take effect immediately.

If you reassign a key, it remains reassigned until you change it.

Lower-right taskbar in Chromebook

SelectTreat top-row keys as function keysif you want to enable function keys.

To toggle between shortcut and function behavior, press and hold theSearchkey.

SelectView keyboard shortcutsto see a list of all Chromebook shortcuts.

Device settings in Chromebook

You cannot modify shortcuts, but these shortcuts are useful to know.

SelectChange input settingsor, on some devices,Change language and input options.

SelectInput methodto set the default language and change the keyboard layout.

Drop-down menu beside Ctrl to reassign the key’s function in Chromebook

There are also advanced spell check options.

How Is a Chromebook Keyboard Different?

The layout of a Chromebook keyboard is similar to that of aWindowslaptop, with a few exceptions.

Treat top-row keys as function keys option in Chromebook Keyboard settings

Enable auto-repeat to toggle option in Chromebook Keyboard settings

Keyboard shortcuts in Chromebook Keyboard settings

Select Change language and input settings in Chromebook Keyboard settings

Chromebook keyboard language and input settings