How To Turn On A Backlit Keyboard On An HP Chromebook: 3 Steps

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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Turn on a Backlit Keyboard on an HP Chromebook PDF download Download Article Explore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Questions & Answers Video Related Articles References Article Summary Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: September 16, 2025

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 84,092 times. Learn more...

It's difficult to see the keys on a keyboard in low-light environments, but that's why some have backlight features. This wikiHow article will teach you how to turn on a backlit keyboard for an HP Chromebook.

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  1. Step 1 Plug your laptop into its charger. 1 Plug your laptop into its charger. In some cases, your computer's keyboard backlight may not turn on if your laptop isn't charged past a certain point while off the charger. You can solve this problem by plugging your laptop into its charger.
  2. Step 2 Press and hold alt Alt. 2 Press and hold alt Alt. Since most Chromebooks don't have a dedicated backlight key, you'll need to use Alt with the regular screen dimming key. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Press the screen brightness key. 3 Press the screen brightness key. You can usually find this key above the 7, 8, and 9 keys. It looks like a large circle and the key to make the brightness dimmer looks like a smaller circle.
    • You may need to press Alt + Brightness Down if you want to dim or turn off your keys' backlights. As you change the strength of the light on your keyboard, you'll see a slider on your screen that shows you the current level.[1]
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Darlene Antonelli, MA Written by: Darlene Antonelli, MA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 84,092 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 13 Updated: September 16, 2025 Views: 84,092 Categories: Chromebook Article SummaryX

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