– What’s new on your Chromebook Version 156

What’s new on your Chromebook Version 156

Capture every word*

Pull and save information right from images saved on your computer, like receipts or recipes, instead of having to type it all out. Need to transcribe a handwritten note? Just upload it to your Chromebook, then once the image is open on your screen, long press the Launcher key, and use your cursor to select the words you want to digitize.**

*Internet connection required.

**Available on select devices, languages, and countries.

One key for instant possibilities

With the Quick Insert key, you can add creativity right to your content.* Just tap the key or shortcut ( Launcher key + f ) to create custom high-resolution images, get AI-generated writing support with Help me write,** add GIFs and emojis to emails, link a recent URL in a sheet, and quickly access your files – all without switching tabs or windows.

*Available on select devices, languages, and countries.

**Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy. Feature availability varies based on language. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Internet connection required.

Create the background you want

Design custom wallpapers and video call backgrounds the way you want, with Google AI. Go to the “Wallpaper & style” app, then “Create your own” and type in what kind of image you want to generate, and see it come to life.*

*Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Internet connection required.

Summarize and simplify in a snap

Help Me Read lets you summarize and get the main points from PDFs, articles, or websites. Now you can highlight specific sentences, paragraphs, and right click to select Help Me Read to simplify jargon-filled text, and even ask questions to dive deeper.*

*Using Gemini models. Check responses for accuracy. Internet connection and compatible operating system required. Availability may vary by device, country, and language.

Use your facial movements instead of a mouse & keyboard

Face control is an AI-powered feature that helps you maneuver around on your laptop by using facial movements and gestures instead of a mouse, trackpad or keyboard. Customize actions that work best for you, like lifting your eyebrows to click, moving the cursor with your eyes, and more, for increased productivity for those with limited hand dexterity, mobility, and those with their hands full.

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Customize your keyboard

Typing and clicking can be challenging for those with limited dexterity. With Chromebook, you can customize the keyboard interaction through Accessibility settings, to help get more done with ease.

With Mouse keys, control your mouse with your keyboard instead of using a standard mouse to relieve strain.

Bounce keys lets you set your keys to filter out redundant key presses within a customized time range, like 0.5 seconds.

And using Slow keys, you can eliminate accidental keystrokes by specifying how long a key needs to be pressed before it’s accepted.

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