If you are taking screenshots on a computer or a laptop, then you are not just limited to use the Print Screen key. There are many more easy ways to do so. Moreover, You can also upload your screenshots to Google Drive or OneDrive, send them as email attachments, or share using Skype, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Here is a complete guide on how to take screenshots on your Windows computer.
How to take a Screenshot
How to annotate your screenshot
How to share your screenshot?
Recording your screen on Windows using Snagit
How to take a Screenshot
Methods 1: Print Screen
You just need to press the Print Screen key, which is also labeled as PrtScn, to capture your entire screen. This screenshot will not be saved as a file, it will be just copied to the clipboard. Therefore, you need to open and paste it into image-editing software like Microsoft Paint and save the file.
Method 2: Snipping Tool
The Snipping tool is one of the default applications of Microsoft Windows. It allows you to sketch out some portion or entire image of your HP computer screen.
Perform the following steps to capture and save screenshot using the snipping tool: Step 1) Launching snipping tool
Press the start button and type snipping tool Click on the Snipping Tool app
Step 2) The following screen will be displayed Click on “New” to take a screenshot.
Step 3) Select the area you need to grab screen. The selected area will be displayed in the snipping tool as follows:
Step 4) Saving screenshot. You can save captured screenshots by pressing Ctrl + S. It can also be done by performing the following steps:
Click on the “File” menu Click on “Save As”
Step 5) Choose the location to save the screenshot
Choose a location to save the screenshot Click on “Save” button
Method 3: Snagit
Step 1) Opening the capture window
Go to the notification area by clicking on arrow. Click on the Snagit icon.
Click on the capture button to bring up the capture window. This is applicable if you already have Snagit editor installed.
Step 2) Choose your screen capture settings. The capture window will give you lots of options on the type of screen you like to capture. You can grab the entire desktop screen, a window, or a region with Snagit’s All-in-One Capture. It also allows you to take a quick snapshot or even record a video.
Step 3) Click on the Capture button. This will help you to grab screen that is active.
The screen capture shortcut can be changed by entering the global hotkey below the Capture button.
Step 4) Select the region by clicking and dragging your mouse. You can also do the same thing by pressing the PrtScn button on the keyboard.
Method 4: Snip & Sketch
Snip & Sketch is a screenshot tool that can be used to annotate and share screenshots. This program is easy to use compared to the old snipping tool that comes with Windows OS. You can open Snip & Sketch application by pressing the Windows key + Shift + S on your keyboard. Your computer screen will become a little bit darker. After that, you just need to select the portion of your screen you want to capture and open any image-editor tool, paste the screenshot and save it. This tool can also be easily found in the start menu and the notification area.
Method: 5 Windows Key + Print Screen
You can also take a screenshot by pressing Windows Key and Print Screen together to save the entire computer screen as an image. To find your screenshot, you need to go to pictures and then a subfolder called “Screenshots”. On the other hand, if you just press the PrtScn button on your keyboard, then it will copy the screen to the clipboard. After this, you need to paste it into image-editor software, paste the screenshot and save it. Here are the steps to perform this method: Step 1) You just need to use a keyboard shortcut Press Windows and PrintScreen key together on your keyboard. Step 2) Your screen will go dim for a second to indicate that the utility is opened. Now, you just need to take your screenshot by selecting the portion of the screen. Now, locate the My Documents folder and double-click on the “Pictures” subfolder
Step 3) Double click on “Screenshots”. Windows automatically creates this folder.
You can now see that your captured screenshot is saved inside this folder.
Method: 6 Alt + Print Screen
This is a quick method to take a screenshot of your active window. You just have to use a keyboard shortcut: Alt+ PrtScn key. This will snap the currently active window and copy it to the clipboard. You will now need to open an image editor and paste the screenshot and save it.
Method 7: Xbox Game bar
The Xbox Game bar feature of MS Windows can be used to snap screenshots when you are playing any game. You just need to press the Windows key and G key together on your keyboard to use this functionality. You can also use the default Windows shortcut Windows key + Alt + PrtScn to capture a full-screen screenshot. Perform the following steps to set your own game bar keyboard shortcut in your Windows PC or laptop: Step 1) Opening settings in Windows 10
Click on the Start menu Click on Settings
Step 2) Setting window will be displayed Click on the Gaming tab
Step 3) Go to the left panel Click on the Game bar
Step 4) The following screen will be displayed.
Change shortcut as per your desire. Click on the “Save” button to save your keyboard shortcut.
Step 5) You also need to enable the Game bar from this settings page by ensuring that you have the toggle button On “Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using the Game bar.”
Windows Logo + Volume Down for Tablet
If you are using a Microsoft Surface device, then you can use the physical buttons to take a snapshot of the entire screen. This method is the same as taking a screenshot on any other tablet or phone. You can do this by holding your Windows Logo button given at the bottom of your screen and the volume down button on the side of the device. Your screenshot will be saved to the Pictures/Screenshots folder.
How to annotate your screenshot
After taking a screenshot, sometimes you may need to crop the image or annotate to highlight an issue or step. This can be easily done using two methods.
Method 1: Paint
This is one of the simplest methods. Perform the following steps to annotate your Screenshot in MS Paint. Step 1) Launching the Paint tool
Type paint in the Start menu Click on the “Paint” app
Step 3) Open your Screenshot and Click on the text tool This will enable you to annotate your image
Step 4) Click on the portion of the image to annotate. Type the text you want to display and save the screenshot
Method 2: Snagit
Perform the following steps to annotate your Screenshot in Snagit: Step 1) Launching Snagit
Type Snagit in the Start menu Click on “Snagit Editor”
Step 2) Click on the callout This will help you to add text and highlight the portion
Step 3) Click on the portion of the image to add callout Type the text you want to display.
How to share your screenshot?
Screenshot sharing is an important task at work that helps you to provide feedback with ease. The annotated snaps can highlight the software error or bugs you have experienced. Therefore, your HP computer program issue can be solved with no hassle.
Method 1: Upload online and share
You can use various online tools like Imgur , Dropbox , Google Drive , and Icedrive. These applications are easy to use as you just require to locate a screenshot in your Dell computer or laptop and drag and drop it to the desired image sharing application. Online file-hosting sites enable you to access your snapshot from any device anywhere without any hassle.
Method 2: Email
You can use free email sending services like Yahoo mail , Gmail , Outlook , Protonmail , etc., to share your screenshot. These mail providers enable you to seamlessly send large size of images in bulk. You can also make them archive so that you can send high-resolution snaps with ease.
Method 3: Share using Skype, WhatsApp, Facebook
Skype , WhatsApp , and Facebook are free applications that can be accessed from any device. In Skype and WhatsApp, you can send images as attachments with the message. Facebook is a social media site that enables you to send a screenshot as a post. However, these images will be displayed to all your friends on this site. Instead, you can use Messenger to send your snaps to a person.
Recording your screen on Windows using Snagit
Recording your screen on Windows using Snagit is simple as capturing a screenshot. Step 1) Opening the Capture window
Go to the notification area by clicking on arrow Click on the Snagit icon
Click on the capture button to bring up the capture window. This is applicable only if you already have the Snagit editor installed. Step 2) Perform the following steps to record your current Dell computer screen:
Click on the “Video” icon Click on the “Capture” button
Step 3) Select the region by clicking and dragging your mouse.
Step 4) Click on icon. This will record your video of the selected screen. Wait for a second. It will also record your mouse movement.
Step 5) Click on the or icon to save your recording in GIF or PNG. You can also save this recording as MP4
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Perform the following steps to capture a snapshot in Snagit: Step 1) Open Snagit and Navigate to the “All in one” tab. Step 2) Click on the “Capture” button. Step 3) Click on the yellow-colored arrows depending on the direction you like to scroll and save the screenshot Step 1) Take a screenshot of your current window by pressing the “Windows” and “PrtScn” buttons on the keyboard. Step 2) Open the “Pictures/Screenshots” folder on your laptop/computer. Step 3) Open the Screenshot and Navigate File Menu and then click “Print” or press Ctrl+P. Step 1) Open Snagit software. Step 2) Click on the menu of which you have to take a screenshot. Step 3) Navigate to All in one tab available in Snagit. Step 4) Click on the “Capture” button” to take a snapshot of the menu
