If you are trying to restart the Chromebook itself (reboot the system), hold down the Power button (usually in the same row, far right) until the screen goes black, or press Power + Refresh to force a hardware restart.

On a Chromebook, the refresh button is usually located in the top row of keys on the keyboard, on the right-hand side.

It was a typical Monday morning for John, a college student who relied heavily on his Chromebook for taking online notes and browsing the web. As he was working on an assignment, his internet connection suddenly dropped, and his browser froze. He tried to reload the page, but nothing happened.

The refresh button on a Chromebook is located in the , usually the fourth key from the left . It is represented by an icon of a circular arrow (⟳) .

This little key does more than just update your email inbox. It’s a multitool in disguise: