ChromeOS Touchpad Gestures Shortcuts
ChromeOS Touchpad Gestures keyboard shortcuts with key combinations, actions, and usage notes.
How to use this reference
Use this category reference to find shortcuts for the platform shown. Start with the section for your operating system, read the action and description, and try the shortcut in an appropriate application. Keys joined with a plus sign are held together; alternatives let you choose the combination that works on your keyboard. A gesture requires a compatible touchpad or touch screen rather than a physical keyboard.
Before practicing, check which window has focus. Text fields, browser tabs, terminal sessions, and system dialogs can interpret the same keys differently. Save any open work before testing commands that close a window, delete content, or change system settings. Accessibility commands may need to be enabled in settings first, and a laptop may require the Fn key for function keys. If a combination is intercepted by an application or a custom keymap, consult its built-in help and your operating system settings. Follow the full platform guide for related commands and additional context.
ChromeOS
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scroll | Two-Finger Swipe | Slide two fingers on the touchpad to scroll up, down, left, or right |
| Go Back | Two-Finger Swipe Left | Swipe two fingers left to navigate back in the browser |
| Go Forward | Two-Finger Swipe Right | Swipe two fingers right to navigate forward in the browser |
| Open Overview / All Windows | Three-Finger Swipe Up | Show all open windows in the Overview (equivalent to pressing the Overview key) |
| Show All Desks | Four-Finger Swipe Up | Display the virtual desks bar at the top of the screen |
| Switch Between Desks | Four-Finger Swipe Left/Right | Swipe horizontally with four fingers to move between virtual desks |
| Switch Between Recent Apps | Three-Finger Swipe Left/Right | Swipe horizontally with three fingers to switch between recent app windows |
| Right-Click | Two-Finger Tap | Tap the touchpad with two fingers simultaneously to open the right-click context menu |
| Click and Drag | Press and Slide (one finger) | Click and hold with one finger while sliding to drag items |
| Zoom In / Out | Two-Finger Pinch | Pinch in or out with two fingers to zoom on web pages and images |