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Donnawo
Aug 04, 2026Tin Contributor
My computer says 'Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.' Which one is the Delete key?
My computer screen prompts me to press Ctrl plus Alt plus Delete to continue, but I am unsure which key is the Delete key. I want to know how to identify the Delete key on my keyboard so I can follow...
LiaBrown
Aug 20, 2026Brass Contributor
The Delete key is usually labeled `Delete` or `Del`. On a full-size keyboard, look in the group of keys above the arrow keys, near Insert, Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down. On many laptops it is in the top-right area of the keyboard and may share a key with another function, so you might see `Del` printed in smaller text. To press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, hold down Ctrl and Alt first, then tap Delete once. Pressing the wrong key will not damage the computer; if nothing happens, just try again more slowly. If your laptop uses a compact layout, check the top row and the keys near Backspace, because manufacturers place Del in different spots.