{"id":18052,"date":"2025-05-19T11:42:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T09:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=18052"},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:46:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T09:46:04","slug":"caps-lock-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/caps-lock-chromebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Caps Lock on Chromebook [Shortcut & One-Key Setting]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you first switch to a Chromebook, you may notice something odd: there\u2019s no <\/strong>Caps Lock <\/strong>key <\/strong>on<\/strong> your<\/strong> Chromebook.<\/strong> At first, this might feel like a strange omission, but there\u2019s a reason behind it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chromebooks are designed primarily for web browsing and social media. And in those environments, typing in ALL CAPS can often feel like yelling. The Chrome OS team decided it wasn\u2019t something most people do often enough to need a dedicated key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But <\/strong>don\u2019t worry! The Caps Lock function is still available<\/strong>. In this article, I\u2019ll walk you through how to enable Caps Lock on your Chromebook with a shortcut and by remapping your keyboard. I also added a troubleshooting guide in case you have problems with the Caps Lock function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Is Caps Lock on Chromebook?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The substitute of the “Caps Lock”<\/em> key is located where you’d usually expect the Caps Lock key to be: right above the left Shift key. But instead of saying “Caps Lock”, <\/em>it usually has one of two different icons depending on your model: a magnifying glass or a circle. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This key is officially known as the “Search \/ Launcher” <\/em>key<\/strong>, and it is used to open the app launcher or perform quick Google searches. While the key doesn\u2019t automatically turn on Caps Lock when you press it, it does play a role in activating it through a shortcut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s see how to use Caps Lock on Chromebook: with a shortcut or just a single key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caps Lock Shortcut on Chromebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how to turn Caps Lock on and off using a keyboard shortcut on your Chromebook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Turn ON Caps Lock on Chromebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how to turn Caps Lock on your Chromebook using a keyboard shortcut:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Press “Alt + Search<\/em><\/strong>“<\/em><\/strong> or “Alt + Launcher<\/em><\/strong>“<\/em><\/strong> to turn on Caps Lock <\/strong>on your Chromebook.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The screen will briefly show a small message saying “Caps Lock is on”<\/strong><\/em> in the bottom-right corner. From this point, anything you type will be in uppercase, just like with the traditional Caps Lock key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Turn OFF Caps Lock on Chromebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Press “Alt + Search” or “Alt + Launcher”\u00a0 again (or just press “Shift”)<\/em> to turn off Caps Lock on your Chromebook<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll see a confirmation message saying, “Caps Lock is off”. <\/em><\/strong>It’s a quick and easy process once you get the hang of it. This shortcut gives you full Caps Lock functionality without needing a separate key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chromebook Help<\/a> explains how to enable Caps Lock on a Chromebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you accidentally enable fullscreen and don’t know how to disable it? Check this article to find out how to get out of fullscreen on a Chromebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Caps Lock on Chromebook With One Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you find the “Alt + Search” <\/strong><\/em>shortcut inconvenient or prefer a dedicated key, you can remap a key on your Chromebook to function as Caps Lock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to set the Search \/ Launcher key to act as Caps Lock all the time:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n