ChromeOS has long been on a journey of evolution, striving to keep pace with other operating systems in terms of functionality and usability. In its latest update, ChromeOS introduces a feature that’s sure to delight users who frequently switch between Chromebooks and other devices: the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts and mouse buttons.
This update, announced on Google’s Chromebook support page and reported by The Verge, brings customization options to ChromeOS version M123, available for download and installation on all compatible Chromebooks. To access these customization options, users can navigate to the Settings menu, then to Device > Keyboard > Customize Keyboard Keys and Device > Mouse > Customize mouse buttons.
Having tested this feature myself, I find it to be a valuable tool for adapting keyboards with non-standard layouts to the Chromebook environment, as well as for accommodating the unique design quirks of Chromebooks, such as the substitution of the Search button for Caps Lock. The mouse customization feature is particularly beneficial for users with gaming mice boasting numerous thumb buttons, as ChromeOS seamlessly recognizes and integrates these additional inputs. Overall, it’s a neat addition that enhances the flexibility and user-friendliness of ChromeOS.