You can ask your Google Assistant for info and for help with everyday tasks on your Chromebook.
Start a conversation
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Chromebook keyboard: Press Search
+ a. Or press Launcher
+ a. Then type a question. You can skip writing "Hey Google".
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Touchscreen: Touch and hold the Launcher
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Voice: Say “Ok Google" or "Hey Google". Learn how to use Google Assistant with your voice.
+ a. Or press Launcher 
+ a. Then type a question. You can skip writing "Hey Google".
.Examples of what to ask
When you say a command or ask a question, like the ones below, your Assistant can help you:
Get around your device
Access documents
- “Create a document.” You can also say “presentation” or “spreadsheet”.
- “Open my holiday [file name] spreadsheet [file type].”
Adjust settings
- “Increase the volume to 60%.”
- “Decrease the brightness.”
Complete tasks
- “Send an email.”
- “Take a screenshot.”
Turn features on or off
- “Turn on Wi-Fi.”
- “Turn off Bluetooth.”
- “Turn on Night Light mode.”
Plan your day
Events
- “What’s next on my calendar?”
- “Add an event.”
Flights
- “Is Virgin flight 1463 on time?”
Reminders
- “Remind me to call Mum on Sunday.”
- “What’s my next reminder?”
Timers
- “Set a pizza timer for 10 minutes.”
- “Stop the timer.”
Traffic
- “How's the traffic to work?”
Take notes
Lists
- “Create a [shop name] shopping list.”
- “Add milk to my shopping list.”
Notes
- “Take a note.”
- “Change a note.”
Take photos and find media
Take photos and videos
- 'Take my picture.'
- 'Take a video.' Learn more ways to use the camera with Google Assistant.
Photos
- 'Show my pictures of the beach.'
Music
- “Play some jazz on Spotify.”
- “Listen to Lady Gaga on YouTube Music.”
- “Play white noise.”
Video
- 'Play a funny video on YouTube.'
Controls
- “Pause”
- “Stop”
- “Next”
- 'Resume' or 'Continue playing'
Find local info
Working hours
- “What time does Starbucks open?”
Food
- “Find vegetarian restaurants nearby.”
Weather
- “What's the weather like today?”
Ask Google
Calculations
- “What's 20% of 80?”
Dictionary
- “What does ‘gregarious’ mean?”
Game updates
- “When’s India’s next cricket match?”
Search
- “Search for summer holiday ideas.”
Translations
- “How do I say ‘Nice to meet you’ in French?”
Web answer
- “How do you remove wine stains from a rug?”
Have fun
Get to know your Assistant
- “Do you dream?”
- “What's your favourite colour?”
Entertainment
- “Tell me a joke.”
- “Tell me something interesting.”
Tip: To get more ideas, ask "What can you do?"