How To Take Screenshot in Laptop or Computer Running Windows 11, Windows 10 With Shortcut Key? Check Step-by-Step Guide

New Delhi, October 5: A screenshot, also known as a screengrab or screencap, is a digital image of what appears on your computer screen. Screenshots are a quick and easy way to capture and share visual information. It allows you to save exactly what you see on your laptop or computer screen. They are commonly used for sharing technical problems, giving instructions, or saving something for later reference. 

It can be useful when you are troubleshooting a problem, saving an important message, or demonstrating a process. The built-in tools let you capture a screenshot of your entire screen or just a portion of it available on Windows and macOS. Once you have captured a screenshot, you can save it in different formats like PNG or JPEG. You can edit, crop, or even highlight certain parts of the image and share through email, messaging apps, or post on social media. How to Remove Password from PDF? Check Step-by-Step Instructions on Removal of PDF Password in Mobile, Desktop and in Adobe Reader.

How To Take Screenshot in Laptop or PC (Windows 11)

There are a few methods to take screenshots on a Windows 11 laptop or PC. One of the user-friendly tools available for this task is the Snipping Tool and Print Screen Key. The tool combines features from the old Snipping Tool the Snip & Sketch Tool to make it a reliable option for all your screen capture needs.

How to Take Screenshots on Windows 11 Using the Snipping Tool

To take a screenshot, press the Windows logo “key + Shift + S.” This will open the Snipping Tool. Once opened, you'll see a small window at the top of your screen with options for taking different types of screenshots. You can choose from a rectangular selection, freehand selection, window capture, or full-screen capture.

After making your choice, highlight the area on your screen to capture, and a thumbnail of the screenshot will appear in the lower-right corner of your screen. The screenshot is automatically copied to your clipboard so that you can paste it into any compatible app by pressing “CTRL + V.”

How to Take Screenshots on Windows 11 Using the Print Screen Key

Taking screenshots on Windows 11 is quick and easy with the Print Screen key.  The shortcut is placed in the top-right corner of most keyboards. It is labelled as “Print Screen”, “PrtSc”, or “PrtScn”. To capture your active window, follow these steps:

First, select the window you wish to capture. Then, press “ALT” and the “Print Screen” key together. The screenshot will be copied to your clipboard, ready to be pasted into any image editor by pressing “CTRL+V.” If you want to capture your entire screen, press the “Print Screen” key. Everything visible on your display will be copied to the clipboard, and you can paste it into any image editor by pressing “CTRL+V.”

Additionally, to save your screenshot as an image file, press the “Windows” key and “Print Screen” at the same time. It will automatically save the screenshot to your computer. You can find it in PNG format by going to the Pictures folder and then opening the Screenshots folder.

How To Take Screenshot in Laptop or Computer (Windows 10)

When you want to capture your entire screen or just a portion of it, Windows 10 offers multiple ways to do so. Here are three methods to take screenshots on a Windows 10 laptop or PC.

• The first method involves using the “Print Screen” key on your keyboard. By pressing the key it will capture the entire screen, while pressing “Alt + Print Screen” it will capture only the active window. You can paste the captured image into any image editor like Paint by pressing “Ctrl + V.”
• The second method is through the Snipping Tool. You can search for "Snipping Tool" in the taskbar, select "New" and choose the area you want to capture. Once done, you can save your screenshot by clicking "Save As" to your desired location on your device. How To Put Status on WhatsApp? Know Step-by-Step Procedure To Set WhatsApp Status in Mobile App and Web Version in HD.
• The third method is pressing the “Windows key + Print Screen” key. It instantly saves a screenshot of your entire screen in the "Screenshots" folder under "Pictures." Each method provides a fast and convenient way to capture your screen for various purposes.

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