There are several ways to take a screenshot on a Dell laptop or desktop computer, but the easiest way is by simply pressing the Print Screen key, which Dell commonly abbreviates as “PrtScn” or “PrtSc”.
There are several ways to customize your PrtScn screenshot with keyboard combinations.
You will find the Print Screen key on the top row of your Dell keyboard.
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Whether you have a Dell laptop or a
desktop computer, it is easy to take a screenshot and save it.
now open Paint and ctrl+ v for past
The process is the same no matter what type of PC you have, so once you learn the process, you can repeat it on any computer.
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Take a screenshot on a Dell desktop or laptop
There are several ways to take a screenshot on any Windows computer. But the fastest way is to use the Print Screen key.
Dell usually labels this key “PrtScn” or “Prt Sc” (although the exact label may vary from model to model) and can be found along the top row of keys. On most Dell laptops, you will find the Print Screen key next to the Delete key.
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The Print Screen key is located in the top row near the Delete key on this Dell Inspiron laptop. Dell; sketch by William Antonelli/Business Insider
Once you press the Print Screen key, an image of your entire screen will be copied to your computer’s clipboard. Once it’s there, you can paste it into another program (like Paint) to save it.
You have many options for using the PrintScreen key – keyboard combinations allow you to capture specific windows or just a portion of the screen.
See the article “How to take a screenshot on Windows 10 computers” in different ways to learn how to get the most out of it and how to save your screenshot after using the key.
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