How To Enable Caps Lock Key On A Chromebook

Method 1: Use a Keyboard Shortcut

The easiest way to enable or disable Caps Lock on a Chromebook is by using the Alt + Launcher keyboard shortcut. In older Chromebooks, you’ll find the Search button instead of the Launcher key. If you own this kind of Chromebook, you can use the Alt + Search keyboard shortcut to toggle Caps Lock.
Once Caps Lock is active, you’ll see the Caps Lock icon in the Notification panel at the bottom. You can quickly disable Caps Lock by tapping the Shift key or by using the above shortcut again.

Method 2: Assign a Dedicated Key for Caps Lock

Chromebooks lack certain keys you’d usually see on a Mac or Windows computer, thus forcing you to use keyboard shortcuts. However, ChromeOS does offer a way you can assign a specific key or shortcut for an action. This way, you can customize your Chromebook keyboard, and assign a dedicated key to toggle Caps Lock effortlessly.
You’ll now be able to toggle Caps Lock by pressing the designated key once.

Method 3: Connect an External Keyboard

If assigning a different key is hindering your workflow, and you find key combinations tiresome, there’s still a way out. You can activate Caps Lock by connecting your Chromebook to an external keyboard that has a dedicated Caps Lock key. When connected, your Chromebook should automatically recognize the layout of the external keyboard, and the Caps Lock key should function without issues.
And that’s how you can quickly enable the Caps Lock key on your Chromebook and get the traditional keyboard experience back. Similarly, if you miss function keys on your Chromebook, you can bring them back. What are your thoughts on Chromebooks or ChromeOS as a platform? Let us know in the comments below.