How to screenshot on Dell laptops & desktop computers

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There are different ways to take screenshots on a Dell laptop, PC, or even tablet, but the easiest is using the Print Screen button (labeled as “PrtSc” or “PrtScn” or “PrtScr”), which is located at the top row of your keyboard near the function keys.

Most Dell laptops or desktop computers have a print screen key that makes it easy to take and save screenshots. The process is the same regardless of which Windows computer you have. Pressing the print screen key will capture your entire window screen and copy the image to your computer clipboard. You can then save it as an image file or paste it into another program like paint.

Screenshot on any Dell laptop or desktop

The quickest way to take a screenshot on any Dell computer is to use the “Print Screen” key, which may be labeled differently depending on the Dell model you own, but is usually abbreviated as PrtScn, PrtSc, or PrtScr. You’ll find the Print Screen key next to the Delete key on most Dell computers and laptops. Here’s how to do it:

1. Navigate to the screen page you want to screenshot.

2. Press the PrtSc key. Your entire screen will be captured and copied to your clipboard. From there, you can save it or paste it into another application such as Microsoft Paint.

You can also screenshot just a portion of your screen using other easy keyboard shortcuts or methods such as the Snipping tool.

For more details on other options for using the Print Screen key, check out the article: “6 ways to take screenshots in Windows 10.”

Screenshot on dell FAQs

Answer to related questions people also ask:

How do you take a screenshot on a Dell laptop without Print Screen button?

If your Dell laptop does not have the Print Screen (PrtScn) button, you can always use the Fn + Windows logo + Space Bar key combination to take a screenshot.

Where do I find my screenshots on my Dell laptop?

To find your screenshots on your Dell computer:

• Open your File Explorer (or open any folder).
• Click on “This PC” in the left sidebar.
• Click “Pictures.”
• You can find your screenshots in a folder labeled “Screenshots” within the Pictures folder.

How do you print screen on a Dell laptop Windows 10?

The simplest way to screenshot on Windows 10 is to use the Print Screen (PrtScn) key. Press PrtScn in the top-right of your keyboard to capture your whole screen. Your screenshot is automatically saved to your Clipboard.