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How to Take a Screenshot

Windows

Users with a Windows 10 or Windows 8 machine have the added ability to take screenshots that automatically save to a special folder. Pressing both the Windows and Print Screen key at the same time will capture the entire screen. This image will automatically be saved to a Screenshot folder inside of the Pictures library.

The Print Screen methods from Windows XP and the Snipping tool can also be utilized in Windows 10 and Windows 8. You can search for the Snipping Tool on the Start screen in Windows 8 or in the search field next to the Start button in Windows 10.

Mac

You can capture your entire screen or just a selected portion of it. The screenshot is automatically saved to your desktop.

To take a screenshot of your entire screen:

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Press Shift-Command (⌘)-3.

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Introduction

Taking a screenshot is a quick way to capture the content displayed on your computer screen. Whether you're using Windows or Mac, you can easily capture your entire screen, a window, or a selected area.

Windows

Method 1: Capture Entire Screen (Windows 10 and Windows 8)

• Shortcut: Press the Windows key and the Print Screen key (PrtScn) at the same time.

  • Result: The entire screen is captured.

  • Location: The screenshot is automatically saved to the Screenshots folder within the Pictures library.

Method 2: Print Screen (All Windows Versions)

• Shortcut: Press the Print Screen key (PrtScn).

  • Result: The entire screen is captured and copied to the clipboard.

  • Next Steps: Paste the screenshot into an image editing program like Paint by pressing Ctrl + V, then save the file.

Method 3: Snipping Tool (Windows 10 and Windows 8)

• Access the Tool:

  • Search for the Snipping Tool in the Start menu or Start screen.

• Usage:

  • Click New to create a new snip.

  • Select the area of the screen you want to capture.

  • Save the screenshot using File > Save As.

Mac

Capture Entire Screen

• Shortcut: Press Shift + Command (⌘) + 3.

  • Result: The entire screen is captured.

  • Location: The screenshot is saved as a .png file on your desktop.

To take a screenshot of a selected portion of your screen:

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Capture Selected Portion

• Shortcut: Press Shift + Command (⌘) + 4.

  • Process:

    1. The pointer changes to a crosshair.

    2. Move the crosshair to where you want to start the screenshot

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• • 1. .

    2. Drag to select

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• • 1. the area you want to capture.

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• • 1. Release the mouse or trackpad button

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• • 1. to take the screenshot.

  • Location: The screenshot is saved as a .png file on your desktop.

To take a screenshot of a window:

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Press Shift-Command-4. The pointer changes to a crosshair.

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• • Cancel: Press the Esc (Escape) key before releasing the mouse button to cancel.

Capture a Window

• Shortcut: Press Shift + Command (⌘) + 4, then press the Space bar.

  • Process:

    1. The pointer changes to a camera icon.

    2. Move the camera over

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• • 1. the window you want to

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• • 1. capture.

    2. Click

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• • 1. to take the screenshot.

  • Location: The screenshot is saved as a .png file on your desktop.

  • Cancel: Press the Esc (Escape) key before

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• • clicking to cancel.

Additional Information

• Snip & Sketch (Windows 10): An updated tool replacing Snipping Tool, available for free download via the Microsoft Store.

• Third-Party Tools: Consider using third-party software like Lightshot or Greenshot for more advanced screenshot features.

• Mac Preview: You can use Preview to edit screenshots directly by opening the file and using the markup tools.