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How to Take a Screenshot

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To take a screenshot on Windows, you can use the Print Screen (PrtScn) key or a combination of keys like Windows key + PrtScn, or Windows key + Shift + S. The first method saves the screenshot to the clipboard, while the latter two offer more options like saving to a file or using the Snipping Tool.

1. Print Screen (PrtScn) key:

  • Pressing the PrtScn key alone copies the entire screen to the clipboard.
  • You can then paste the image into an image editor (like Paint) or other applications using Ctrl+V.
  • Some keyboards may require pressing Fn + PrtScn.

 

2. Windows key + PrtScn:

  • This method captures the entire screen and automatically saves it as a PNG file in the Pictures/Screenshots folder.
  • The screen may briefly dim to indicate the capture.

 

3. Windows key + Shift + S:

  • This opens the Snipping Tool, allowing you to select a specific area, window, or the entire screen.
  • The captured image is copied to the clipboard and can be pasted into applications.
  • You can also click the notification that appears to open the image in the Snipping Tool for editing and saving.

 

4. Alt + Print Screen:

  • This captures the active window and copies it to the clipboard.
  • You can then paste the image into an application.

 

5.Snipping Tool (standalone):

  • Search for “Snipping Tool” in the Start Menu and open it.
  • Click “New” and select your desired capture area (rectangular, free-form, window, or full screen).
  • The captured image can then be saved, copied, or edited within the Snipping Tool.
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To take a screenshot on a MacBook, use the keyboard shortcut Shift-Command-3 to capture the entire screen, or Shift-Command-4 to capture a selected portion of the screen. For window capture, use Shift-Command-4 then press the spacebar. You can also access the Screenshot utility (Shift-Command-5) for more options, including screen recording.

1. Capture the entire screen:

  • Press and release Shift-Command-3.
  • A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear in the bottom corner of your screen. You can click it to edit or share, or it will save to your desktop.

 

2. Capture a selected portion of the screen:

  • Press and release Shift-Command-4.
  • The cursor will change to a crosshair.
  • Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
  • Release the mouse or trackpad button to take the screenshot.
  • Press the Escape key to cancel.

 

3. Capture a window or menu:

  • Open the window or menu you want to capture.
  • Press and release Shift-Command-4.
  • Press the spacebar.
  • The cursor will change to a camera icon.
  • Move the camera over the window or menu you want to capture and click.

 

4. Using the Screenshot utility:

  • Press Shift-Command-5 to open the Screenshot utility.
  • Choose your desired action from the toolbar: capture the entire screen, capture a window, capture a portion of the screen, record the entire screen, or record a portion of the screen.
  • You can also use the “Options” menu to customize your screenshot or recording, such as setting a timer, choosing a save location, or showing the pointer.
  • Click “Capture” or “Record” to take the screenshot or video.

 

5. Finding your screenshots:

  • By default, screenshots are saved to your desktop with a filename starting with “Screen Shot” and including the date and time.
  • You can also find them in the location you specified in the Screenshot utility.