The problem with trying to find the sleep button on a laptop is that this information isn’t documented anywhere. On some Lenovo laptops, it’s Fn + F4, while on others it is Fn + 4. On other laptops, like the Dell Inspiron 15 series, the sleep button is a combination of the Fn + Insert key. You will likely use it by holding down the Fn key, and the sleep key. If you see one, then that is the sleep button. It may be on the function keys, or on the dedicated number pad keys. This is why it’s given the same name even though on desktops, they may very well be a dedicated Sleep button while, the sleep button on a laptop is usually a combination of keys.įirst, check your keyboard for a key that might have a crescent moon on it. The option on the Power Options window is slightly confusing because it’s meant for both desktops and laptops. Here’s how you can find the sleep button on a laptop.

It’s just not as easy to spot as the power button. Still, you will see the option in the power configuration screen and that means you do have a sleep button. On laptops, the power button is easy to find but not many come with a dedicated sleep button.

On Windows 10, and it’s two predecessors, if you go to the Power Options window, and expand the Power buttons and lid options for a particular power plan you’ll see three actions that you can configure the power button, the lid close action, and the sleep button.

Windows 10 sleep missing