At first glance, the key seems redundant. If you are on a webpage and want to see the latest updates, you can press Ctrl + R or click the little arrow in the address bar. Why dedicate a whole key to it?

For a frozen or unresponsive device, a "hard reset" can be triggered by holding the Refresh key and tapping the Power button . This resets the hardware without deleting your local files.

If you're new to using a Chromebook, you might be wondering what the refresh button does and how to use it. Located on the top row of keys, the refresh button is a handy feature that can help you troubleshoot issues, reload web pages, and even reset your device.