ChromeOS is Google's lightweight operating system powering Chromebook laptops. Designed around the Chrome browser, ChromeOS keyboard shortcuts manage tabs, windows, system settings, virtual desks, and the built-in terminal (Linux). ChromeOS shortcuts use the Search/Launcher key (magnifying glass) as a primary modifier alongside standard Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys.
This reference covers 22 essential ChromeOS keyboard shortcuts organized across 7 categories: System, Windows, General, and more. Each shortcut lists both macOS and Windows/Linux key combinations where applicable, making it easy to find the right key combo regardless of your operating system.
Learning keyboard shortcuts is one of the highest-leverage investments you can make in your daily workflow. Studies show that developers and designers who rely on keyboard shortcuts are measurably faster at common tasks. Rather than memorizing every shortcut at once, focus on the ones you use most frequently and gradually expand your repertoire.
Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need to look up a ChromeOS shortcut. The categorized layout makes it easy to find shortcuts by their function, whether you need navigation, editing, or specialized commands.