Enable Focus mode

To help reduce distractions on your Chromebook, you can set and adjust your focus time and turn "Do Not Disturb" mode on or off. Also, you can sort through or create new Google Tasks and access playlists tailored to help you focus.

Turn on Focus mode

When Focus mode is on, you can find, add, or remove tasks you’d like to focus with.;

1. On your Chromebook, at the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Focus.
3. Customize your settings:
   • Timer: Choose how long you want to stay in focus mode. The timer lets you know when your time is done. You can extend the time if you want to focus longer.
   • Task: You can either create a goal for focus mode or select one from your Google Tasks.
   • Sound: You can select what sounds you want to play in the background:
     • Focus Sounds: Select from 4 curated playlists for Focus:
       • Nature
       • Ambiance
       • Classical
       • Zen
   • Do Not Disturb: Choose whether to place notifications on hold. To turn "Do Not Disturb" on or off:
     1. On your Chromebook, at the bottom right, select the time.
     2. Select Focus.
     3. Turn Do Not Disturb while in Focus on or off.
        • When “Focus Mode” is on, “Do Not Disturb” is on by default.
4. Select Start.

Tip: When you start a new Focus session, your previous Focus settings are automatically applied.

Related resources

• Set the date, time, and find your calendar
• Use notifications to get alerts