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6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by JARUSHUB: 10:35am On Jul 22, 2017
Screenshots are important for different purposes. It can be used to capture screenshots of whatever is on your laptop. So, if you use Windows 10, you may be unaware of how to screenshot because it is relatively new. As such, we showcase 5 ways you can screenshot anything particularly if you are using Windows 10. Here are 6 ways to take screenshots in Windows 10.

Snipping tool

Snipping tool is Windows’ built-in screenshot tool. This option comes with every Windows Operated laptop. Finding Snipping Tool in Windows 10 is not difficult. Simply search for snipping tool in the search panel. Select the Snipping Tool app. As the Snipping Tool opens, click New to capture a new screenshot.

Windows + Shift + S

Use windows + Shift + S to capture a region of your screen and copy it to your clipboard. After you press Windows + Shift + S, the screen is dimmed, and a cursor is shown, that you can use to draw on the screen the region that you want to capture in a screenshot. Draw the area that you want to capture and release the mouse cursor.

Print Screen

Tap on the Prtsc button on your keyboard. Pressing the button captures the whole screen. Now open an image editor like Paint. Press Ctrl+V to paste the content. Save the image after cropping.

Windows Key + Print Screen

This option captures your screenshot and automatically saves them. To capture your entire screen and automatically save the screenshot, tap the Windows Key + PrtScn. The screen will dim for a second to let you know that the screenshot has been captured. Now find the saved snapshots in the following location Pictures > Screenshots folder.

Windows Key + H

If you would like to capture your entire screen for sharing purposes, you can use the Windows Key + H keyboard shortcut. This will capture your entire screen.

Alt + Print Screen

To take a quick screenshot of the active window, use the keyboard shortcut Alt + PrtScn. This will snap your currently active window and copy the screenshot to the clipboard. You will need to open the shot in an image editor to save it.

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Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by dirtyhokage(m): 7:35am On Jul 25, 2017
Thanks for the tips
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by ADEWUMIMichael(m): 7:38am On Jul 25, 2017
Nice one, but window 15 to take over
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by austin2all: 7:40am On Jul 25, 2017
Good piece
Thanks
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by amylomo(f): 7:43am On Jul 25, 2017
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Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by davit: 7:48am On Jul 25, 2017
Lovely tips.
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by tommyopera: 7:49am On Jul 25, 2017
Good info
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by rashmanny(m): 7:53am On Jul 25, 2017
Nice one
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by GMBuhari: 7:57am On Jul 25, 2017
Thanks a bunch
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by askYomi(m): 8:19am On Jul 25, 2017
snipping tool is ok for me.
its easier
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by Hashimyussufamao(m): 8:58am On Jul 25, 2017
This has not been of help #i use tanasobe
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by uzowulu8(m): 9:22am On Jul 25, 2017
Space
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by Vince77(m): 10:06am On Jul 25, 2017
Windows + prtscr worked for me. Thanks.
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by Ezyp(m): 10:09am On Jul 25, 2017
Nice
I use Fn+PrntScr
Re: 6 Tips For Taking Screenshots In Windows 10 by TrevorDJ(m): 7:34pm On Jun 06, 2022
If you need to capture a screenshot of something on your PC screen, Windows 10 offers various methods for doing just that. Whether you want to save the entire screen or just a piece of it, we’ve rounded up all the most common techniques for taking a Windows10 screenshot. In addition, there are various ways by which you can take quick screenshots from your keyboard directly. So let’s dive into it!

https://www.novabach.com/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-windows-10-pc/

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