How to take screenshots of computer pictures

Computer picture screenshot

How to take a screenshot?

A screenshot captures the image displayed on your computer screen. There are mainly the following screenshot methods:

Keyboard shortcuts

• Full-screen screenshot: Press the "PrtScn" key on the keyboard (or "Print Screen" or "SysRq").
• Activity window screenshot: Press the "Alt" key and the "PrtScn" key.
• Screenshot of a specific area: Press the "Ctrl" key, "Shift" key and "S" key, and then use the mouse to drag to select the area you want to capture.

Snipping Tool

Most computers come pre-installed with a built-in snipping tool.

Windows:

• Open the "Start" menu, search for and open "Snipping Tool".
• Click the "New" button, drag the mouse to select the area to be intercepted, and then click "Save".

macOS:

• Press the "Command" key "Shift" key "3" key on the keyboard (to capture the full screen).
• Press the "Command" key, "Shift" key and "4" key (to capture a specific area).

Third-Party Software

There are also many third-party screenshot software options available that offer more advanced features such as annotation, editing, and sharing.

• Snip & Sketch (Windows)
• Skitch (macOS)
• Lightshot
• Greenshot

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