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where is the print key on a b

The Print Screen key is usually in the upper-right area of a full-size desktop keyboard, often labeled PrtSc , PrtScn , or Print Screen. On many laptops, it’s on the top function row and may need Fn plus another key to use it.

Common locations

  • Desktop keyboards: upper right corner.
  • Laptops: top function-key row, sometimes combined with Fn.
  • Some keyboards use a different shortcut or don’t have a dedicated key at all.

What it does

  • Pressing it can capture the screen, depending on the device and settings.
  • On Windows, Windows + PrtScn saves a screenshot automatically.
  • Alt + PrtScn captures only the active window.

If you meant the print command instead of the Print Screen key, the shortcut is usually Ctrl + P.