How can I take a screenshot on a Dell computer?

Hi! Don’t worry, Dell doesn’t have any mysterious secret keys—it’s the same as other Windows laptops. The simplest way is using the Print Screen (PrtScn) key. On Dell keyboards, it’s usually near the top-right corner. If you press just PrtScn, it copies the entire screen to your clipboard, and then you can paste it (Ctrl+V) into Paint, Word, or email. If you want more control, use Windows key + Shift + S. This opens the Snipping Tool overlay where you can drag to capture just a part of the screen. Personally, that’s my go-to because it saves editing later. If you want the screenshot saved automatically, Windows key + PrtScn will save it straight into your Pictures > Screenshots folder. Dell doesn’t change how it works—it’s really all about Windows shortcuts. Once you try them out, you’ll see which feels the most natural for your workflow.

There are three main ways: full-screen with PrtScn, active window with Alt + PrtScn, and custom selection with Windows + Shift + S. For automatic saving, Windows + PrtScn drops files into Pictures > Screenshots. I keep a shortcut to that folder on my desktop for quick access. Once you get used to these, taking screenshots becomes second nature. Dell keyboards sometimes label Print Screen slightly differently (“PrtSc” or “PrtScr”), so look carefully if you can’t find it.

I use Snipping Tool a lot. Just type it into Start and pin it. It lets you choose rectangle, freeform, window, or full screen. Dell doesn’t have unique shortcuts—it’s just Windows features. The Snip & Sketch app is even better if you want quick edits.

Use Print Screen for quick clipboard copy, or Windows+PrtScn for auto-save. I prefer Snipping Tool because it’s precise and avoids clutter. Dell doesn’t reinvent the wheel—it’s exactly the same as any Windows laptop, just labeled differently on some keyboards.