How to Take a Screenshot on a Dell Laptop

Thu-Jan-2023
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To take a screenshot on a Dell laptop, you can use one of the following methods:

Method 1: Take a Full-Screen Screenshot

  1. Press the “PrtScn” or “Print Screen” key: This key is usually located in the top row of your keyboard, to the right of the function keys (F1-F12).
  2. Open an image editor: Open an image editing program like Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, or any other image editing software.
  3. Paste the screenshot: Press “Ctrl” + “V” or right-click and select “Paste” to paste the screenshot into the image editor.
  4. Save the screenshot: Save the screenshot as an image file (JPG, PNG, etc.) by clicking on “File” and then “Save As.”

Method 2: Take a Partial Screenshot

  1. Press “Windows” + “Shift” + “S”: This will bring up a screen snipping tool.
  2. Select the area you want to capture: Use the cursor to select the area of the screen you want to capture.
  3. Paste the screenshot: Open an image editor and press “Ctrl” + “V” or right-click and select “Paste” to paste the screenshot into the image editor.
  4. Save the screenshot: Save the screenshot as an image file (JPG, PNG, etc.) by clicking on “File” and then “Save As.”

By following these methods, you can easily take a screenshot on a Dell laptop running on Windows.