Chromebooks are known for their sleek designs, portability, and user-friendly interface. Among their various features, some models come equipped with a keyboard backlight, offering convenience in dimly lit environments. However, some users may be in the dark when turning on the keyboard backlight.
If your Chromebook has a backlit keyboard and you are unsure how to turn it on. This article discusses steps to turn keyboard lights on/off.
Check your Chromebook has a backlit keyboard
Different Chromebook models have varying keyboard features, and not all Chromebooks come equipped with a keyboard backlight, so the first step is to ensure that your device has this feature. You can find this information in your device’s user manual or by visiting the official Chromebook support website.
Also read: What type of Chromebook do I have?
Turn on/off the Keyboard light
Before turning the keyboard light on your Chromebook, ensure it has enough charge. Sometimes, the keyboard light may not turn on because the laptop does not have enough battery. So plug in your Chromebook charger if you think the battery is low.
There is no dedicated key to enable and disable or increase and decrease the keyboard light on the Chromebooks with a backlit keyboard. Here is how to turn on/off keyboard light on Chromebook:
Turn on the keyboard light
Use the keys below to enable and increase the keyboard light on your Chromebook.
Step: Press and hold the Alt key and then press the Brightness Up key on your keyboard. Tap the Brightness Up key if you want to increase the keyboard light while pressing the Alt key.
Turn off the keyboard light
Use the keys below to disable and decrease the keyboard light on your Chromebook.
Step: Press and hold the Alt key and then press the Brightness Down key on your keyboard. Tap the Brightness Down key if you want to decrease the keyboard light while pressing the Alt key.
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