How to Screenshot on Laptop
Screenshots can come in handy whenever you want to save something from the Internet, or simply just want to show your friend that funny meme you saw. But how to screenshot on laptop? This article includes different ways to take screenshots on a laptop. Check it out!
Below are some methods of taking a screenshot on laptops that run on Windows and macOS.
If you own a laptop with Windows 10, there are several ways on how to screenshot in laptop.
Using Snipping Tool
This is a bonus for those who want to know how to screenshot on HP laptop or any other laptops that run on Windows operating systems.
First, click on the Windows icon found at the bottom left of your laptop screen. You can also tap on the Windows key on your keyboard.
Then, look for ‘Snipping Tool’ on the search bar. You will see several options, including ‘New’, ‘Mode’, ‘Delay’, ‘Cancel’, and ‘Options’.
The New option lets you capture your screen regardless of the size, dimension, or form. With the Mode option, you get to choose a customized size for your photo; for instance, full screen, rectangle, or even free form.
The Cancel calls off whatever you’re doing, and the Delay one lets you set a timer for when you want to take a screenshot.
This pre-installed program comes in convenient whenever you want to take a screenshot, especially if you need simple editing on your just captured screenshot(s).
However, if you wish to take a screenshot using straightforward methods with keys only, keep on reading!
Using the Print Screen (PrtSc) Key
Windows laptops allow users to take a screenshot with a simple press on the PrtSc key found on the top right corner of your laptop. Then, simply go to Paint and paste (press Ctrl+V) the image. You can also paste it on Microsoft Word or another program that displays the photos.
For some computers, an additional act may be needed. If you tried the method above, and it doesn’t work, try pressing Fn+PrtSc.
Remember, by doing this, you’re taking a photo of the entire screen of the laptop.
Using the Alt+PrtSc Key
There is another alternative to the method below with the PrtSc key: use Alt+PrtSc. However, this act will only capture the image of your current displayed screen; in other words, the active window you’re using.
Using Windows key+Ctrl+S
Press on the Window key+Ctrl+S if you want to take a screenshot of a specific part of the current display. When you do this, the screen is dimmed, and the mouse changes to a pointer.
Use this pointer to choose the portion you want to take a screenshot on, and then paste it into any program that supports images.
Using Windows key+G
If you’re a gamer, you ought to know this method of taking a screenshot. Simply press on the Windows key+G to make a game overlay. Clicking right on the camera icon also works.
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