If you find yourself constantly accidentally touching the screen on your Chromebook and it’s causing frustration, you may want to consider disabling the touch screen functionality. Luckily, it’s relatively easy to do so. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of disabling the touch screen on your Chromebook.
Step 1: Access the Chromebook’s settings
First, you’ll need to access the settings on your Chromebook. To do this, click on the clock in the bottom right corner of your screen, which will open the system tray. From there, click on the gear icon to access the settings menu.
Step 2: Navigate to Device settings
Once you’re in the settings menu, look for the “Device” option in the left-hand sidebar and click on it. This will open a submenu with various device-related settings.
Step 3: Select the “Touchpad and touchscreen” option
In the device settings menu, you’ll see an option for “Touchpad and touchscreen.” Click on this option to access the settings for your Chromebook’s touch screen.
Step 4: Disable the touch screen
In the “Touchpad and touchscreen” settings, you should see an option to enable or disable the touch screen. Simply click on the toggle switch to turn off the touch screen functionality.
Step 5: Confirm the change
Once you’ve disabled the touch screen, you may be prompted to confirm the change. Click “Confirm” or “OK” to save the new settings.
Step 6: Test the touch screen
After disabling the touch screen, it’s a good idea to test it to ensure that the changes have taken effect. Try tapping on the screen to see if it still responds to touch. If all has gone well, your touch screen should no longer be active.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully disabled the touch screen on your Chromebook. If you ever want to re-enable the touch screen, simply follow the same steps and toggle the switch back to the “on” position.
Disabling the touch screen on your Chromebook can be a simple yet effective way to prevent accidental touches and improve your overall user experience. Whether you prefer to use a keyboard and touchpad or simply find the touch screen to be more trouble than it’s worth, following this step-by-step guide will help you achieve the desired result.