Use Quick Insert to add & create content

You can create rich content easily. You don’t need to switch contexts or use your mouse.

With Quick Insert, you can:

  • Insert a link into a doc or chat without leaving your context.
  • Get writing suggestions.
  • Insert recently viewed YouTube videos and docs.
  • Search for web links and YouTube videos without leaving your context.
  • Attach files from your Chromebook without leaving your context.

Get started with Quick Insert

  1. On your Chromebook, open a doc or chat.
  2. To open Quick Insert, press the Quick Insert key .
    • If your keyboard doesn’t have the Quick Insert key, press Launcher + f key or Google + f key.
  3. From the menu that opens, select from the default actions or begin to type what you want to insert. As you type, Quick Insert will provide suggestions. You can:
    • Type in a web search.
    • Select a recently searched image or YouTube video.
    • Add emojis, emoticons, symbols, and GIFs.
    • Get writing help with Help me write.
    • Attach files from your Chromebook.
  4. To insert an item, highlight it and press Enter.
    • The web link or image will be automatically inserted into the doc or chat you’re opened to.

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