Fixed my own problem! The option is in a different location (I think maybe because I'm using Windows 11 on this laptop). This worked for me, just in case anyone else encounters the same issue:  
Hi,  I have an Inspiron 15 3000. I want to use an external monitor but every time I close my laptop lid the monitor goes off. I have another Dell laptop I use for work and to use that with my monitor I could just right click on the battery icon and choose 'what closing the lid does'. When I go try to do the same on this laptop I don't have that option, this is all I get:  [IMAGE] Can anyone help?
Can't use an external monitor and close my laptop lid