Chromebook Caps Lock · Settings guide
How to turn Caps Lock on or off on a Chromebook
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On a Chromebook, Google lists Caps Lock as a keyboard shortcut: Search + Alt, or Launcher + Alt on keyboards with a Launcher key.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- The same shortcut turns Caps Lock on and off.
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Keyboard shortcut
Search + Alt (or Launcher + Alt)
- Press Search + Alt to turn Caps Lock on.
- Press Search + Alt again to turn it off.
If your keyboard has a Launcher key rather than a Search key, press Launcher + Alt.
If the setting doesn't change
If Caps Lock seems stuck on, press Search + Alt (or Launcher + Alt) once more to turn it off.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Caps Lock on a Chromebook?
Google lists it as a shortcut: press Search + Alt, or Launcher + Alt, to turn it on or off.
How do I turn off Caps Lock on a Chromebook?
Press Search + Alt again (or Launcher + Alt).