How to Add a Website to Your Chromebook Shelf

How to Add a Website to Your Chromebook Shelf

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How to Add a Website to Your Chromebook Shelf

Create website shortcuts on Chrome OS

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 15, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Google Microsoft Apple Google Tablets Accessories & Hardware

What to Know

Open the Chrome browser, go to a website, select Menu > More tools > Create Shortcut, edit the description, and select Create.To delete the shortcut, right-click the shortcut and select Unpin. This article explains how to add a website to your Chromebook shelf. Instructions apply to laptops with Chrome OS.

How to Put a Website on the Chromebook Menu Bar

The Chromebook shelf is located at the bottom of the screen by default. Like the Windows taskbar and the Mac dock, it houses an app launcher and shortcuts to your commonly used apps. You can also add website shortcuts to your Chromebook shelf. To add website shortcuts to your Chromebook shelf, follow these steps: Open the Chrome browser, navigate to the web page, then select the Menu icon in the upper-right corner. Select More tools > Create Shortcut. Edit the shortcut description to your liking and select Create in the pop-up window. If you want the shortcut to always open the website in a new browser window, select the Open as window check box. The new shortcut is immediately visible on the Chromebook shelf. To delete the shortcut, right-click it and select Unpin.

How to Customize the Chromebook Shelf

There are a few other ways you can customize your shelf. For example, to change the location of the Chromebook shelf, right-click it and select Shelf position from the menu that appears. You will also see an option for Autohide shelf or Always show shelf, depending on which one is currently active. When Autohide shelf is selected, the shelf disappears when you click an app or a web page. To reveal the shelf, move the mouse to the bottom of the screen (or whichever side the self is positioned). Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add and Connect a Printer to Your Chromebook How to Speed up a Chromebook 5 Chromebook Productivity Tips How to Use the Google Chrome Task Manager How to Connect Chromebook to Your TV How to View the HTML Source in Google Chrome How to Block YouTube on Chromebook Can You Use a Chromebook as Your Main Computer? How to Use Skype for Chromebook How to Add Shortcuts to Windows 10 Desktops How to Block a Website Can Chromebooks Get Viruses? How to Pin a Program or Website to the Windows Taskbar How to Make Chrome Shortcuts on Your Windows Desktop How to Add a User to a Chromebook How to Get Fortnite on a Chromebook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
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