How to take screenshot in laptop

how to take screenshot in laptop

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How to Take a Screenshot on a Laptop

Taking a screenshot on a laptop can be done using different methods depending on the operating system. Here are the common ways to take a screenshot on a laptop:

1. Windows Operating System:

  • Full Screen Screenshot:

    • Press the “PrtScn” key: This captures the entire screen. The screenshot is copied to the clipboard and can be pasted into an image editor like Paint or Word.
    • Press “Windows key + PrtScn”: This captures the entire screen and saves the screenshot as a file in the “Screenshots” folder within the “Pictures” library.
  • Partial Screen Screenshot:

    • Press “Windows key + Shift + S”: This opens the snipping bar, allowing you to select the area of the screen you want to capture. The screenshot is copied to the clipboard and can be pasted into an image editor.

2. Mac Operating System:

  • Full Screen Screenshot:

    • Press “Command + Shift + 3”: This captures the entire screen and saves the screenshot as a file on the desktop.
  • Partial Screen Screenshot:

    • Press “Command + Shift + 4”: This turns the cursor into a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area of the screen you want to capture. The screenshot is saved as a file on the desktop.

3. Chromebook:

  • Full Screen Screenshot:

    • Press “Ctrl + Show Windows”: This captures the entire screen. The screenshot is saved in the “Downloads” folder.
  • Partial Screen Screenshot:

    • Press “Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows”: This turns the cursor into a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area of the screen you want to capture. The screenshot is saved in the “Downloads” folder.

These methods should cover most laptops, but specific laptop models or operating system versions might have additional or slightly different methods.

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