Taking a screenshot is a great way to show people what’s on your computer screen, whether you need technical help with an issue, want to show a friend something interesting, or are trying to create a tutorial. Here is how to take a screenshot on Windows 10.
How to Capture the Entire Screen
To capture the entire screen, simply click the Print Screen button on your keyboard (which is often labeled PrtScn). A screenshot will be taken, but instead of being automatically saved, it will be copied to your clipboard. To edit and save your screenshot, open Microsoft Paint and paste your screenshot into the editing section. Alternatively, if you want to have your screenshot automatically saved to the Screenshots folder in your Pictures section, click Windows Key and PrtScn at the same time.
How to Capture Part of the Screen
If you only want to take a partial shot, use the Windows snipping tool. The snipping tool will allow you to crop your screenshot. If you want to save it, you’re going to have to manually save it from inside the tool.
How to Capture an Active Window
If you want to capture only the active window that you have open, click Alt + PrtScn. This will capture the entire window and save it to your clipboard, but it won’t be saved automatically. Then, you’re going to have to open Microsoft Paint, paste it in, and save it from there.
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Quite useful tips for screenshot capturing and from now on I can take any picture as screenshot easily.