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Turn on high contrast mode

SearchCtrlH

ChromeOS Desktop app ChromeOS

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In ChromeOS, Search + Ctrl + H will turn on high contrast mode.

Where it works: Anywhere

Some Chromebook keyboards label this key Launcher instead of Search. It is the same key.

Where this comes from

Chromebook keyboard shortcuts - Chromebook Help

Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.

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Create a new desk Shift + Search + =
Put a window on every desk Shift + Search + A
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