You can use keyboard shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly.

Tip: To find shortcuts on this page, press Ctrl + f and enter what you're looking for.

Popular shortcuts

• Take a screenshot: Press Ctrl + Show windows  (or Ctrl + F5).
• Take a partial screenshot: Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows  (or Shift + Ctrl + F5), then click and drag.
• Take a screenshot (on tablets): Press Power button + Volume down button.
• Turn Caps Lock on or off: Press Search  + Alt.
• Lock your screen: Press Search  + L.
• Sign out of your Google Account: Press Shift + Ctrl + q (twice).
• See all keyboard shortcuts: Press Ctrl + Alt + / (forward slash).

Shortcuts on external keyboards

If you’re using a Windows or Mac keyboard, press the Windows key or Command key instead of Search .

To change how a specific keyboard key works:

1. At the bottom right, select the time. Or press Alt + Shift + s.
2. Select Settings .
3. Under "Device," choose Keyboard.
4. Change the function of one or more keys.