This wikiHow teaches you how to take screenshots. By taking screenshots, you can save a static image of the content on your computer or mobile device screen. Most electronic devices have a built-in method or feature for taking screenshots. This method or feature produces a clearer image than when you take a photo of a computer screen or mobile device using a camera. Most desktop computers also have a screen capture feature, whether it's a specific area, a single application window, or the entire screen.
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Method 1 of 5: On Windows Computer
Step 1. Press Win+PrintScreen key to save the screenshot directly as a file
The " PrintScreen " button may have an abbreviated label (eg " prt sc " or something). With this button, you don't have to bother pasting screenshots into separate apps. You can find the screenshots in the " Screenshots " folder, under the " Pictures " folder. If the folder is not already available, it will be created automatically after you take a screenshot.
Step 2. Press Alt+⊞ Win+PrintScreen to capture only the currently active window
The " PrintScreen " button may have an abbreviated label (eg " prt sc " or something). The active window is whatever window is displayed at the top of the desktop. In addition, the active window is also usually an application marked on the taskbar below the desktop. All apps running in the background will not be included in the screenshot. The snapshot will be saved to the " Capture " folder, under the " Videos " folder.
Step 3. Take a full screenshot on Windows 7 or Vista
To take a full screenshot, press the “ Print Screen " This button label may be abbreviated (eg " prt sc "). Usually, this key is in the top row of the keyboard, on the right side. You may need to press the " Function " or " Fn"if using a laptop.
The screenshot will be copied to the computer clipboard first. This means that the snippet data needs to be pasted into an image editing program such as Paint or Photoshop. To paste an image, just press “ Ctrl ” + “ V ”.
Method 2 of 5: On Mac Computer
Step 1. Press the shortcut Command+⇧ Shift+3 for take a full screenshot.
A screenshot of the entire screen will be taken afterwards. The computer will also play a camera shutter sound when the footage is taken.
- By default, screenshots will be saved to the desktop.
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If you want to copy the screenshot to the clipboard instead of saving it as a file, press the shortcut “ Command ” + “ Control ” + “ Shift ” + “
Step 3. Instead of being saved as a JPEG file, the snippet data will be copied. You will then need to paste it into an image editing program such as Photoshop, GIMP, or Preview.
Step 2. Press the shortcut Command+⇧ Shift+4 to capture a specific part of the screen
The cursor will change to a cross thread icon. Drag the cursor to create a rectangular frame around the area you want to crop.
Step 3. Press the shortcut Command+⇧ Shift+4+Spacebar to select a specific window
The cursor will change to a camera icon after that. Click the window you want to crop. When the window is clicked, the computer will play a camera shutter sound and the footage will be saved as a file to the desktop.
Method 3 of 5: On a Chromebook
Step 1. Press Ctrl+Show Windows to take a screenshot of the entire screen
Everything that is displayed on the screen will be snipped. The "Show Windows" button has a computer screen icon with two lines on its right side. You can find it in the middle of the top row of keyboards.
Step 2. Press Shift+Ctrl+Show Windows to select a specific section
The screen will darken slightly when you press the shortcut. Click and drag the cursor over the section you want to capture. After that, press the button Enter ” or click “ Copy to Clipboard ” if you want to copy the snippet. You can select several features of the snippet from the toolbar.
The "Show Windows" button has a monitor icon with two lines on its right side. You can find it in the middle of the top row of keyboards
Step 3. Press the power button and volume down button to take a screenshot on the tablet
If your Chromebook is a tablet, you can capture the entire screen by pressing the power button and the volume down button at the same time.
Step 4. Click the notification that appears
Notifications are displayed after you take a screenshot. Click the notification to see a screenshot. Alternatively, you can find screenshots through the Files app.
Method 4 of 5: On iPhone or iPad
Step 1. Display the content you want to snippet
Find the photo, image, message, website, or other content you want to capture.
Step 2. Press the screen capture key combination according to the iPhone or iPad model you are using
Every iPhone and iPad model has a special key combination that needs to be pressed simultaneously to take a screenshot. This combination differs from one model to another. The screen will flash to indicate that the screenshot has been taken. Use one of the following key combinations:
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iPhone with Face ID:
Press side button and volume up button simultaneously.
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iPhone with “Home” button:
Press "Home" button and side button or "Wake/Sleep" button simultaneously. The side button is on the right side of the phone. Meanwhile, the “Wake/Sleep” button is in the upper right corner of the device.
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iPad without “Home” button:
Press top button (top button) and volume up button simultaneously.
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iPad with “Home” button:
Press "Home" button and up button simultaneously.
Step 3. Open the Photos app
The icon looks like a colorful flower.
Step 4. Touch Albums
It's in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Step 5. Scroll down and select the Screenshots album
The screenshot you just took will be the last image at the bottom of the album.
Method 5 of 5: On Android Devices
Step 1. Display the content you want to snippet
Find the photo, image, message, website, or other content you want to capture.
Step 2. Press the power button and volume down button at the same time
The screen will flash to indicate that the screenshot has been taken.
On a Samsung Galaxy device with a “Home” button, press power button and "Home" button simultaneously. You can also take a screenshot by swiping from left to right.
Step 3. Open the Gallery app
These apps are usually marked by a photo icon. Touch the icon on the device's home screen to open the Gallery app.
Step 4. Touch Screenshots folder
This folder is the storage directory for all the screenshots you take.
