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Jennifer Young

How to take a screenshot on Steam Deck in Desktop mode

Steam Deck in Desktop Mode.

Taking a screenshot on any device should be a relatively painless processHowever, on the Steam Deck, particularly in Desktop Mode, the process isn't as intuitive as it ought to be. I've frequently found myself resorting to the cumbersome method of snapping a photo of the screen to demonstrate Steam Deck settings, but I've finally learned how to take a basic screenshot while the Steam Deck is in Desktop mode and/or docked, and now I'll share it with you too. 

How can I take screenshots on the Steam Deck in Desktop mode?

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