How to take screenshots on Windows 10/ 11 laptop/ PCs.
On laptops and desktop computers running Windows 10 or 11, there are several ways to snap a screenshot. On laptops running Windows 7, the process for taking a screenshot is the same.
You will need to snap screenshots on your laptop throughout a typical workday or during class to record your work, probably before it takes its final shape. You can take still pictures of almost anything on the screen, whether you're using a Mac or a Windows laptop/PC, and save them as JPG or PNG files for later use. However, depending on the programme, there are several procedures for taking screenshots on PCs. Both Windows and macOS laptops have unique methods or instructions for taking screenshots, so if you're not familiar with them, it could be a little difficult. But do not worry—we have you covered! To take a screenshot on a laptop running Windows 11, Windows 10, or Windows 7, follow the instructions mentioned below.
1.Print screen in Windows using 'prtScn' key.
Users of Windows laptops may also use the 'PrtScn' key to take a still image of what is displayed on the screen in addition to the programme. On laptops running Windows 10 or 7, you may use this option to print the screen.
> The 'PrtScn' key is mostly located in the keyboard's upper-right corner.
> Press the key to capture an image of the complete laptop screen, which you can then put into Paint, Microsoft Word, or any other programme that shows images, by copying it to the clipboard.
> The Function key, denoted as "Fn," could be required to help the button on some computers. On these PCs, you may screenshot by pressing Fn+PrtScn.
2. Take a screenshot on Windows 7/ 10/ 11 laptop/ PC using "Snipping Tool."
To take any screenshot, Windows 10 and Windows 7 both provide a special programme named "Snipping Tool." Without first pasting the screenshot into another programme, the software takes a screenshot and stores it as an image file.
> Look for Snipping Tool in the Start Menu.
> The programme will launch with options like "New," "Mode," "Delay," "Cancel," and "Options."
> On a laptop, users may capture a screenshot in any format they choose (freeform, with no predetermined dimension or shape) by selecting the New button.
> On the other hand, the 'Mode' option gives you the flexibility to select the screenshot shape you like, from full screen to rectangular to free-form.
> The 'Cancel' button will stop the operation, while the 'Delay' option will allow you to specify a timer for taking a screenshot.
3. Windows key+Shift+S, to take a screenshot of a specific portion.
> If you want to capture a specific area, press Windows + Shift + S together.
> The screen will be dimmed, the Snip and Sketch tool will be activated, and the mouse pointer will now be set to drag.
> Choose the area you wish to save.
> You may paste the screenshot into any programme that accepts images by selecting it from the clipboard and pasting it there.
For Windows 11 laptop/PC users, the choice also provides a variety of possibilities with little editing needs.
4. Capture screenshot of the active window using Alt+PrtScn.
> The screen you're now working on is the only window that this option copies to the clipboard, which you may afterwards paste into another programme.
> On a laptop running Windows 7 or Windows 10, press the PrtScn button while holding down the 'Alt' key.
5. Take screenshot of gamming screen using windows key + G.
On a Windows laptop, this option is available to gamers who want to snap a screenshot.
> Pressing Windows and G together while playing the game will activate a game overlay.
> To capture a screenshot, either click the camera icon or press Windows key + Alt + PrtScn.
> The snapshot will be saved in a subdirectory called "Captures" under the "Videos" folder.
> Pressing F11 will allow users of the Steam platform to snap screenshots, which may subsequently be accessed from the Steam folder.
6. Directly save the screenshot on PC using Windows key+PrtScn.
> On your Windows laptop, use the Windows key+PrtScn shortcut command to save the screenshot as an image file instead of copying it to the clipboard.
> A snapshot of the full screen may be taken by pressing the keys, and it will be saved in the "Pictures" folder in the "Screenshots" subdirectory.
7. Assigning Snipping Tool to PrtScn.
> Open Settings on your laptop running Windows 10 or 11.
> Type "print screen" into the search box now.
> To start screen snipping, click the "Use the Print screen button" button.
> Switch the option on.
> The Snipping Tool layout should show if you hit the "PrtScn" key.
