How To Take The Screenshot In Windows 10

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Hey there! So you want to know how to take a screenshot in Windows 10? Well, you’re in luck because I’m here to help you out with that! Taking screenshots is a really useful feature, whether you want to capture a funny moment from a video, save important information, or show something to a friend or colleague.

Using the Print Screen Key

The easiest and most common way to take a screenshot in Windows 10 is by using the Print Screen key. You’ll find this key labeled as “PrtScn” on most keyboards. Here’s how you do it:

  1. Press the Print Screen key on your keyboard. This will capture an image of your entire screen and save it to your clipboard.
  2. Open an image editing software like Paint, Photoshop, or MS Paint (which comes pre-installed with Windows).
  3. Press Ctrl + V or right-click and select “Paste” to paste the screenshot from your clipboard into the image editing software.
  4. Now you can edit, crop, or annotate the screenshot as needed.
  5. Finally, save the edited screenshot to a location on your computer.

Using the Windows Key + Print Screen Key

If you want to save the screenshot directly as an image file without the need for an image editing software, you can use the Windows Key + Print Screen key combination. Here’s how:

  1. Press the Windows Key and the Print Screen key at the same time. Your screen will briefly go dim to indicate that the screenshot has been taken.
  2. The screenshot will automatically be saved in the “Screenshots” folder in your Pictures library.
  3. To access the screenshot, open File Explorer, go to Pictures, and then open the Screenshots folder.

Using the Snipping Tool

If you want more control over what you capture or if you only need to capture a specific part of the screen, you can use the Snipping Tool. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Snipping Tool. You can find it by typing “Snipping Tool” in the Windows search bar.
  2. Click on “New” to start a new snip.
  3. Select the type of snip you want to take (Free-form, Rectangular, Window, or Full-screen).
  4. Drag your cursor to capture the desired area of the screen.
  5. Once you release the mouse button, the snipped image will open in the Snipping Tool.
  6. Click on “File” and then “Save As” to save the snipped image to a location on your computer.

Conclusion

So there you have it – three different methods to take screenshots in Windows 10! Whether you prefer using the Print Screen key, the Windows Key + Print Screen key combination, or the Snipping Tool, you’ll be able to capture and save screenshots with ease. Don’t forget to give it a try and have fun exploring the different ways you can use this handy feature!