The Scroll Lock key on a Dell computer keyboard is gradually fading away as Dell manufacturers are not including it on their modern computers. This causes people to get stuck when they are looking for a way to turn off Scroll Lock on their Dell laptop.
Some Dell laptops like the XPS, Latitude and Inspiron might come along with a Scroll Lock function which is assigned to a specific key on the Dell laptop while some newer Dell laptops might not have a Scroll Lock key assigned at all.
For Dell laptops that don't have a dedicated Scroll Lock key, the best alternative way to resolve this is to use the on-screen keyboard or an external keyboard which includes different special characters that cannot be found on the physical keyboard.
To quickly turn off your Scroll Lock, this is what you must do.
How To Turn off Scroll Lock on Dell Laptop:
1. Search for on-screen keyboard in windows search.
2. Select the best match for your search query.
3. A digital keyboard will appear as a pop up on your screen.
4. Click on the Scroll Lock key by your right-hand side to enable or disable it.
After turning off scroll lock, you should reboot your Inspiron laptop or any other brand of dell laptop you are using.
If you need to identify the specific scroll lock shortcut key on your Dell laptop, you should try out these key combinations.
Shortcut Key For Scroll Lock In Dell Laptop:
Fn + S key
Fn + F6 key
Fn + 6 Key
ScLk, ScrLk, or Slk Key
What is Scroll Lock on Dell Laptop?
The Scroll Lock is a specific key on your Dell laptop keyboard which is used for scrolling through text, stopping scrolling if text instantly and putting an end to a program operation when used together with the arrow keys.
On your Dell Keyboard, you will find the Scroll Lock key abbreviated as ScLk, ScrLk, or Slk which varies based on your Dell laptop model. It doesn't matter what abbreviation you find; the functions are all the same.
Sometimes, you need to make sure that your dell keyboard is unlocked before you may be able to enable or disable the scroll lock.
where is the Scroll Lock key on a Dell laptop?
The Scroll Lock key on a Dell laptop is located by the right-hand side of the keyboard with the abbreviation ScLk, ScrLk, or Slk.
It has no specific icon to recognize it with which is a bit disappointing but it can be identified with its abbreviation text.
You will find the Scroll Lock key on your Dell laptop keyboard around other keys like the Home, PgUp, PrtScn or insert key.
If you can't find the Scroll Lock key on your Dell laptop, that is because your Dell laptop keyboard layout is on the modern side because it seems like computer manufacturers are getting rid of the Scroll Lock key.
Alternatively, you can use the on-screen keyboard feature on your Dell laptop to identify your Scroll Lock key if you can't find it on your physical keyboard.
You should always remember to adjust your Dell laptop brightness whenever you decide to use your on-screen keyboard so things can be more visible.
How to bring up on-screen keyboard on Dell laptop:
Simply search for the on-screen keyboard in windows search and then click on it to bring up a digital keyboard that includes the Scroll Lock key at the right-hand side.
If you have troubles with the on-screen keyboard, turn off your Dell laptop and then wait a little while before you turn it back on.
how to turn off Scroll Lock on Dell laptop
Scroll Lock can be turned off easily by identifying the key on your Dell keyboard and clicking on it to turn it off. The scroll key can be identified as ScLk, ScrLk, or Slk on a specific key on your Dell laptop keyboard.
It is located by your right hand side of your keyboard and if you can find it, you should simply click on it to turn it off or on. If you are unable to find the Scroll Lock key on your keyboard, you will have to go through an alternative by using on-screen keyboard.
The on-screen keyboard is a digital keyboard that will appear on your Dell laptop screen in the form of a pop up which will function as a normal keyboard you can type with.
The best thing about the on-screen keyboard is that it comes along with the Scroll Lock key even though your physical keyboard doesn't come along with it.
Here's How To Turn off Scroll Lock on Dell Laptop:
1. Search for on-screen keyboard in windows search.
2. Click on the best match for your search query.
3. A digital keyboard will appear as a pop on your screen.
4. Click on the Scroll Lock key by your right-hand side to enable or disable it.
To know if your Scroll Lock is turned off, there won't be any colored highlight on the key. If the Scroll Lock key is highlighted with any color that stands out, then it means the Scroll Lock key is turned on.
Shortcut Key For Scroll Lock In Dell Laptop
There is no standard shortcut key for Scroll Lock in a laptop. However, some laptops have a Fn key that can be used in combination with other keys like the F6 or 6 to enable and disable Scroll Lock.
Regardless of the model of your Dell laptop, you can try any of the following shortcut key.
Dell Scroll Lock Shortcut key:
- Fn + S key
- Fn + F6 key
- Fn + 6 Key
- ScLk, ScrLk, or Slk Key
For example, on the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1, the Fn + F6 keys will toggle Scroll Lock on and off.
If your laptop does not have a Scroll Lock key, you can usually simulate the functionality by pressing the Fn + Pause / Break keys.
how to unlock Scroll Lock on Dell laptop
If your Dell laptop has a specific key assigned as the Scroll Lock and it happens not to be working for some strange reason, it probably means you have a locked keyboard and you need to unlock it or your FN key is locked and needs to be unlocked before your Scroll Lock key can respond.
Fn key is used simultaneously with other keys to carry out a function like increasing, decreasing and muting your volume.
When the Fn key is locked, the primary function of a specific key that is supposed to work simultaneously with the Fn key won't work. So the idea to unlock your FN key is simple.
Hold down the Fn key along with the Scroll Lock key to unlock or lock the Scroll Lock key.
How To Fix Scroll Lock On Dell Laptop
There are a few different ways that you can go about fixing scroll lock on a laptop, depending on the cause of the issue.
Here's how to troubleshoot:
Click On The Dedicated Scroll Lock Key
If your scroll lock is simply enabled and you want to disable it, you can hit the Scroll Lock key (usually located near the top right of the keyboard) to toggle it off.
Restart Your Dell Laptop
If your scroll lock is stuck on and won't toggle off, you may need to reboot your Dell laptop to reset the setting.
Replace Your Keyboard
In some cases, scroll lock may be caused by a stuck key or other hardware issue, in which case you'll need to have your laptop keyboard replaced.
Use On-Screen Keyboard
Alternatively, you can take advantage of the on-screen keyboard on your laptop to disable scroll lock if the physical key is not working.
Simply open the on-screen keyboard and hit the Scroll Lock key (it will be located in the same place as it is on a physical keyboard). This should toggle scroll lock off, even if the physical key is not working.
As long as your screen is not flickering but in good condition, then you are good to go.
How to Turn Off Scroll Lock on Dell Laptop in Excel
When using Microsoft Excel, you might want to know if your Scroll Lock is on or off. A simple way to know this is to look at the bottom of the excel bar to see if you can find the written text Scroll Lock.
If you can find it, it means Scroll Lock is enabled, and if you can't find it, it means Scroll Lock is disabled. Now, if you have found out that Scroll Lock is enabled on your Dell laptop in excel and you want to turn it off, follow the instructions below.
Here's how:
1. Launch Microsoft excel.
2. Right click on the status bar below.
3. Click on Scroll Lock to make sure a check is visible by the left-hand side.
4. If a check is visible, it means Scroll Lock is enabled and it will appear at the bottom bar.
5. If Scroll Lock is disabled, you won't find a check beside it.
Which Is The Scroll Lock Key On Dell Laptop?
The Scroll Lock key on a Dell laptop is the ScLk, ScrLk, or Slk but on some other Dell laptops, it could be a combination of the Fn key + F6 key.
It is usually located in the top right corner of the keyboard, next to the Print Screen key. It may also be located in the top left corner, next to the Fn key.
Scroll Lock is used to lock all scrolling methods, including the arrow keys, the scroll bar, and the mouse wheel.
When Scroll Lock is enabled, the arrow keys will scroll the document instead of moving the cursor.
The scroll bar and mouse wheel or touchpad will also be disabled. To disable Scroll Lock, press the Scroll Lock key (usually located in the top right corner of the keyboard).
Conclusion
Scroll Lock is a toggle key on Dell laptops that, when activated, prevents the cursor from moving up or down the screen while you are typing.
We explained how it can be helpful if you are using an external keyboard and want to make sure your cursor stays in one place.
However, we also discussed about how there may be times when you want to disable Scroll Lock so that your cursor will move freely as you type.
We have revealed to you how you can turn off Scroll Lock on your Dell laptop using either the FN +F6 key combination or the ScLk, ScrLk, and Slk key combination. We hope this information was helpful.
