Learning How to Screenshot on Chromebook and other operating systems is easy. A screenshot can save time and effort when you need to capture your screen. Here’s a straightforward guide for each device type:
How to Screenshot on Chromebook
Chromebooks make it easy to capture your screen using keyboard shortcuts.
- Capture the Entire Screen:
- Press Ctrl + Show Windows (🔲 key located above the number 6).
- Your entire screen will be saved as an image.
- Capture a Portion of the Screen:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows.
- Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area to capture.
- Release the mouse to save the screenshot.
- Find Your Screenshot:
- Screenshots are automatically saved to the Downloads folder.
- Access them via the Files app.
How to Screenshot on Mac
Mac devices have powerful, built-in screenshot capabilities.
- Capture the Entire Screen:
- Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 3.
- The screenshot is saved directly to your desktop.
- Capture a Portion of the Screen:
- Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4.
- Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Drag to select the area you want to capture.
- Capture a Specific Window:
- After pressing Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, hit the Spacebar.
- Your cursor will change to a camera icon. Click on the window to capture it.
How to Screenshot on MacBook
Since MacBooks run macOS, the process is identical to taking screenshots on a Mac. Refer to the above steps for the same shortcuts.
How to Screenshot on Windows
Windows offers several ways to take screenshots based on your version and device type.
- Capture the Entire Screen (Windows 10/11):
- Press the Print Screen (PrtSc) key.
- The screenshot is copied to the clipboard. Paste it into an app like Paint or Word.
- Alternatively, use Windows + Print Screen (PrtSc) to save the screenshot directly to the Screenshots folder in Pictures.
- Capture a Portion of the Screen:
- Press Windows + Shift + S.
- Your screen will dim, and the Snipping Tool will activate. Drag to select the area to capture.
- The screenshot is copied to the clipboard; paste it into an app.
- Use Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch:
- Open the Snipping Tool (available in older versions) or Snip & Sketch (Windows 10/11).
- Choose the type of snip: Freeform, Rectangular, Window, or Fullscreen.
- Save the screenshot as a file.
So now you know how to screenshot on a Chromebook – now make something cool
Now you know how to screenshot on a Chromebook, Mac, MacBook, and Windows. Each device offers simple keyboard shortcuts or built-in tools for your convenience. Whether it’s capturing your entire screen or just a part of it, these tips will make it easy.
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