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How to Create a Delete Key on Chromebook

There are ways to get around the missing keys, including Delete

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 2, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Google Microsoft Apple Google Tablets Accessories & Hardware

What to Know

To mimic the Delete key, use the keyboard shortcut Alt+Backspace, or right-click an item and select Delete from the context menu. Missing keys: Home (Ctrl+Alt+Up Arrow), End (Ctrl+Alt+Down Arrow), Page Up (Search+Up Arrow), Page Down (Search+Down Arrow).To map a function to a key, click Time > Settings > Device > Keyboard and click a key's drop-down menu to select another function. This article explains how to create a Chromebook delete key function and use key combinations to make up for other missing Chromebook keys.

How to Delete on Chromebook

To mimic the Delete key’s functionality on Chrome OS, you can use the following keyboard shortcut: Alt+Backspace. This key combo can be pressed for a number of different reasons, such as deleting a file or erasing the character to the right (or in front of) your blinking cursor. In contrast, the Backspace key is essentially the Chromebook Delete key and you can use it without any additional keys to delete the character to the left (or behind) your cursor. In other instances, such as when you’re dealing with files or even a selected block of text, you can right-click the item you wish to remove, then select Delete from the context menu.

Other Chromebook Shortcuts

In addition to Delete, there are other keys found on traditional keyboards that may not be available on a standard Chromebook. Thankfully, most of these missing keys can also be mimicked by using the following shortcuts. Home: Ctrl+Alt+Up ArrowEnd: Ctrl+Alt+Down ArrowPage Up: Alt or Search+Up ArrowPage Down: Alt or Search+Down Arrow To see a full list of keyboard shortcuts avaiable in Chrome OS, grouped by category, select the View keyboard shortcuts option found toward the bottom of the Keyboard settings page.

How to Create Custom Keys on Chromebook

While you can’t create a custom Delete key on your Chromebook, you do have the option of mapping some other functions to a number of existing keys. Log into your Chromebook, if necessary. Click the Time indicator in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. When the pop-up window appears, click Settings, represented by a gear icon and found in the upper right-hand corner. The Chrome OS Settings interface should now be displayed. Click Device, located in the left menu pane. Click Keyboard. The Chromebook Keyboard settings will now be visible. Toward the top of this screen are Search, Ctrl, Alt, Escape, and Backspace, each accompanied by a drop-down menu. You can modify what these individual keys do when pressed by selecting a different value from the respective key’s menu. So, for example, if you don’t use the Search key often, but miss having a Caps Lock key available on your Chromebook, simply click its drop-down menu, then click Caps Lock. Once satisfied with your updates, click the X in the upper right-hand corner to close the Settings interface. Your new keyboard assignments should take effect immediately. How to Get Rid of the On-Screen Keyboard on a Chromebook 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 Make an Arrow on a Keyboard Can You Use a Chromebook as Your Main Computer? How to Open the Emoji Keyboard on a Mac How to Use Skype for Chromebook How to Turn On/Off Caps Lock on Chromebook How to Use a Chromebook Offline How to Block YouTube on Chromebook How to Fix a Chromebook Touchscreen That's Not Working How to Modify Chromebook Keyboard Settings How to Add and Connect a Printer to Your Chromebook How to Hide and Unhide Columns, Rows, and Cells in Excel How to Screen Record on Chromebook The Best Windows Keyboard Shortcuts in 2022 How to Speed up a Chromebook How to Powerwash (Reset) 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