How To Screenshot On Laptop Dell

I’ll show you how to take a screenshot on your Dell laptop using different methods.

Method 1: Using the Print Screen Key

The Print Screen key is the most straightforward way to take a screenshot on your Dell laptop. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Locate the Print Screen (PrtScn) key on your keyboard. It’s usually located on the upper-right side of the keyboard.
  2. Press the Print Screen key. This will capture the entire screen, including the taskbar and any open windows.
  3. To save the screenshot, open an image editing program, such as Microsoft Paint, and press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot.
  4. Save the screenshot by clicking on File and then Save As. Choose a name for your file and select the destination folder where you want to save it.

Using the Windows Key + Print Screen

If you want to take a screenshot and save it directly to your computer, you can use the Windows key + Print Screen shortcut. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Press the Windows key + Print Screen key.
  2. You’ll see the screen dim momentarily, which means that the screenshot has been taken.
  3. The screenshot will be saved in the Screenshots folder in your Pictures folder.

Method 2: Using the Snipping Tool

The Snipping Tool is a built-in Windows utility that allows you to capture a specific area of the screen. Here’s how to use it:

  1. Open the Snipping Tool by typing “Snipping Tool” in the search bar and selecting the app from the search results.
  2. Click on “New” to start a new snip.
  3. Select the area of the screen you want to capture. You can choose from a free-form snip, rectangular snip, window snip, or full-screen snip.
  4. Once you’ve selected the area you want to capture, the Snipping Tool will open a new window with your screenshot.
  5. You can now save the screenshot by clicking on File and then Save As. Choose a name for your file and select the destination folder where you want to save it.

Using the Windows Key + Shift + S

If you want to take a screenshot quickly without opening the Snipping Tool, you can use the Windows key + Shift + S shortcut. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Press the Windows key + Shift + S.
  2. Your screen will dim, and the Snipping Tool will open with the “New” option.
  3. Select the area of the screen you want to capture.
  4. The Snipping Tool will automatically copy the screenshot to your clipboard.
  5. Open an image editing program, such as Microsoft Paint, and press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot.
  6. Save the screenshot by clicking on File and then Save As. Choose a name for your file and select the destination folder where you want to save it.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Tool

If you want more advanced screenshot capabilities, you can use third-party tools such as Greenshot, Lightshot, or Snagit. These tools offer features such as annotations, image editing, and screen recording.

Here are the steps to take a screenshot using Greenshot:

  1. Download and install Greenshot from the official website.
  2. Open the program and select the area of the screen you want to capture.
  3. Once you’ve selected the area

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4 Save the Screenshot


Once you have captured the screenshot, you can save it to your laptop’s hard drive. You can choose to save it as a PNG or JPG file. Here’s how to save your screenshot:

Open the Paint app or any other image editing software you have installed on your Dell laptop

Press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot into the new image

Click on the “File” menu and select “Save As”

Give the file a name and choose the file format you want to save it as (PNG or JPG)

Choose the folder where you want to save the file and click on “Save”


Your screenshot is now saved and ready to be used.

Other Ways to Screenshot on Dell Laptop


Apart from using the Print Screen key, there are other ways you can take a screenshot on your Dell laptop. Here are some other methods:

Windows + Print Screen: This method captures the entire screen and saves it as a PNG file in the “Screenshots” folder in the Pictures folder. This method is only available in Windows 8 and later versions.

Alt + Print Screen: This method captures the active window and saves it to the clipboard. You can then paste it into an image editing software or any other app that accepts images.

Windows + Shift + S: This method is only available in Windows 10 and captures a selected area of the screen. After pressing the key combination, the screen will be dimmed, and you can use your mouse to select the area you want to capture. The captured screenshot is then saved to the clipboard, and you can paste it into an image editing software or any other app that accepts images.

Conclusion


Taking a screenshot on a Dell laptop is an easy and straightforward process. You can use the Print Screen key or other methods, depending on your preferences and the version of Windows you are using. Once you have captured the screenshot, you can save it to your laptop’s hard drive and use it for whatever purpose you need.

By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily take a screenshot on your Dell laptop without any hassle. Whether you need to capture an error message, a funny meme, or an important document, taking a screenshot is a convenient way to do so.

So go ahead and try taking a screenshot on your Dell laptop using the Print Screen key or any other method, and save your image for later use. You never know when you might need it!

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