Where is the Search Key on Chromebook? A Keyboard Guide

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In place of a Caps Lock key, Chromebooks have a Search or Launcher key instead. This wikiHow article shows you where to find the Search key on your Chromebook.

Section 1 of 2:

What does the Search key look like?

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  1. It's on the left side of your keyboard and looks like a magnifying glass icon.
    If you don't have the magnifying glass key, you may have a Launcher key, which features a large colored-in circle.[1]
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Section 2 of 2:

What does the Search key do?

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  1. Step 1 Pressing this Search key and typing will bring up a list of results related to your search:
    both files on your Chromebook and results from the web.[2]
  2. Step 2 Change its function.
    Go to Settings (press Alt + Shift + S) and navigate to "Keyboard." From there, you can change how the Search key works, like using it as a Caps Lock instead.[3]
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References

  1. ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1047364?hl=en
  2. ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1047364?hl=en
  3. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95426

About This Article

Darlene Antonelli, MA
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Darlene Antonelli, MA
wikiHow Technology Writer
This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 26,312 times.
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