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There is no Pause-Break key on most Dell laptops. Some alternate keys that can be used instead of Break or Pause key is shown here.
7 sty 2012 · I purchased a Vostro 3550 whose keyboard has no BREAK key. Certain applications require a CTRL-BREAK to stop a process. Does anybody have a suggestion on an alternative?
2 cze 2021 · NOTE: There is no Pause/Break key on this keyboard, you can use Fn + B to get the "Break" key functionality.
1 sie 2023 · Newer Dell computers do not have a Pause/Break key on the keyboard. The following steps can be used to assign the Pause/Break functionality to a given shortcut.
4 wrz 2024 · On Dell laptops, the Pause Break key is often combined with another key and requires the use of the Fn (Function) key. You’ll typically find it on the upper right side, labeled as ‘Pause’ or ‘Break’.
17 wrz 2011 · The Pause/Break key can also be used during boot to pause a POST screen so you can read it before continuing. I find it useful when I'm trying to double check that something is detected properly by the BIOS.
According to their key list, your key should be supported: Pause. Break -- Since this is synonymous with Pause, use ^CtrlBreak in hotkeys instead of ^Pause or ^Break. If it has a special code, you can also retrieve it, following instructions on the same page.
