Chromebook terms
Drag and drop
Click the item you want to move with one finger. With a second finger, move the item. Release both fingers to drop the item at its new location.
Chrome Web Store
A Website (https://chrome.google.com/webstore) is used to find all the latest Chrome Apps and Extensions. Most are free.
Keyboard combination:Ctrl + Alt + ?
A map of all Chromebook keyboard shortcuts
Chromebit
A small HDMI "stick" (similar to a USB drive) running Chrome OS that can turn a television or computer display into a personal computer.
App Launcher
Accessed via the magnifying glass located in the bottom left corner of your Chromebook. Browse your installed apps or search the Internet.
Caps Lock
Alt + Search Key (magnifying glass)
Automatically split the screen 50/50
Alt + [ OR Alt + ]
Pin/Unpin
Both accessed via a right click. Pin=add any installed app to the shelf. UnPin=remove the app from the shelf
Settings from system tray
Control the wallpaper image, Chromebook theme, default search engine, keyboard options (international), monitor display, and touchpad or mouse.
Search on Page
Ctrl + F (lower case works)
Lock Chromebook screen (requires password to unlock)
Ctrl + Shift + L
Capture an area on the screen (screen clipping)
Ctrl + Shift + Switcher Key
Screenshot of everything on screen
Ctrl + Switcher Key
System tray
Located in the bottom right corner of the desktop. It displays the time, current WiFi strength, battery life, and the current user's profile image.
scroll
Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down or left and right
Automatically split the screen 70/30
Press Alt + [ twice
A click on the system tray
See online connections, volume controls, sign-out button, settings link, and a Help link.
See all open windows
Swipe down with three fingers.
Move between multiple open tabs
Swipe left and right with three fingers.
the Shelf
The bar that sits at the bottom of the screen. It contains the system tray, app launcher, and quick-access icons.
Desktop
The display you see when the Chromebook boots up. The desktop displays your open app windows and the wallpaper image of your choice.
Right-click
click the touchpad with two fingers.
