The refresh key has a second, vital function: fixing a frozen system. If your Chromebook stops responding or the screen freezes, you can use the refresh key to force a hardware restart.

If you have recently switched from a Windows PC or a Mac to a Chromebook, you might find yourself searching for keys that seem to be missing. One of the most common questions new Chromebook users ask is:

Press Ctrl + Shift + R to reload a page while clearing its cache.