One of the biggest surprises for me about Chromebook is the absence of CAPS LOCK on the keyboard. Chromebooks have a unique keyboard layout. For instance, all the letters are in lower case which is not the case with Windows PCs or Macs. Where you normally find the CAPS LOCK key, Google instead went with the Everything or Search button located on the left. So how do you activate CAPS LOCK?
Well, you’ll have to use keyboard shortcut combination to type your words in capital letters. To activate CAPS LOCK, press Alt + Everything or search button.
The Everything/search key is represented by a search icon on older Chromebooks or a rounded circle on newer Chromebooks. To turn off CAPS LOCK, press the same keyboard combination again.
You can also permanently turn some specific keys into a CAPS LOCK key in the settings. For instance, if you wish to turn the Everything button into a CAPS LOCK key, go to Settings > Device > Keyboard. And then select from either the Everything/Search button, Alt, Ctrl , Escape or Backspace dropdown menu. Select CAPS LOCK.
You can also just press and hold the Shift key when you want to Capitalize letters in a sentence. Here’s our Youtube video tutorial on how to turn on Caps Lock on your Chromebook.
About David Okwii
David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.