Although there are about 8 different ways to take screenshots on a Windows computer, some users still struggle with it. For many people, the screenshot shortcut commands don't execute any action. If you've been a Windows PC user for any length of time, chances are you've had to take a screenshot. The simplest (and one of the oldest) methods is to hit the Print Screen (PrtScn) button next to.
To take a screenshot of the entire screen, press Shift-Command-3. To take a screenshot of part of the screen, press Shift-Command-4 and then drag the cursor to outline the area you want to capture. Method 6: There's a built-in screenshot program in Windows called Snipping Tool that offers more functionality than the above methods. To open, type 'Snipping Tool' into Cortana or search the Windows Accessories folder under All Apps. From within, you can take screenshots of the full desktop, an active window, or just the part you select.
Windows 10 Screenshot Folder
How do I take a screenshot? | |||||
| press | PrtScn | = | Windows captures the entire screen and copies it to the (invisible) clipboard. Note: On some notebooks you have to hold Fn and then press PrtScn instead. | ||
Where can I find that key? | |||||
| PrtScnScrLkPause | Look for this group of keys at the upper right of your keyboard. Note: Print Screen (PrtScn) might have been abbreviated differently on your keyboard. | ||||
How do I take a screenshot of a single window? | |||||
| hold down | Alt | and press | PrtScn | = | Windows captures only the currently active window and copies it to the clipboard. |
Windows 3.11 Screenshot
To take a screenshot of the entire screen, press Shift-Command-3. To take a screenshot of part of the screen, press Shift-Command-4 and then drag the cursor to outline the area you want to capture. Method 6: There's a built-in screenshot program in Windows called Snipping Tool that offers more functionality than the above methods. To open, type 'Snipping Tool' into Cortana or search the Windows Accessories folder under All Apps. From within, you can take screenshots of the full desktop, an active window, or just the part you select.
Windows 10 Screenshot Folder
How do I take a screenshot? | |||||
| press | PrtScn | = | Windows captures the entire screen and copies it to the (invisible) clipboard. Note: On some notebooks you have to hold Fn and then press PrtScn instead. | ||
Where can I find that key? | |||||
| PrtScnScrLkPause | Look for this group of keys at the upper right of your keyboard. Note: Print Screen (PrtScn) might have been abbreviated differently on your keyboard. | ||||
How do I take a screenshot of a single window? | |||||
| hold down | Alt | and press | PrtScn | = | Windows captures only the currently active window and copies it to the clipboard. |
Windows 3.11 Screenshot
Windows 10 Screenshot Keyboard Shortcut
How do I take a screenshot of a specific area? | |||||||
| hold down | ⊞ | and | Shift | and press | S | = | Use your mouse to draw a rectangle in order to specify what to capture. Windows then copies it to the clipboard. Since: Windows 10 Creators Update. |
I guess it's in the clipboard now. How can I paste it into a document or something? | |||||
| hold down | Ctrl | and press | V | = | Windows pastes the screenshot (that is in the clipboard) into a document or image you are currently editing. |
Where should I paste it? I just need a (graphics) file. | |||||
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How do I take a screenshot and have it directly as a file? | |||||
| hold down | ⊞ | and press | PrtScn | = | Windows (8 or 10) captures the entire screen and saves it as a file to your Pictures >Screenshots folder. |
Can you show me in a video? | |||||
Is there a dedicated program for taking screenshots? How can I find it? |
