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How To Take Screenshot In Laptop

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By parth rakangorPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Most of the time, when using computer tools, users may need to take screenshots. It is usually necessary to store information quickly, transfer data. Creating a screen is very easy, but the problem is that few computer users know how to do it. In this article, we will share various options for taking screenshots.

The standard way to create a screen with a print screen

Let's start by looking at the most common method of taking a screenshot of a laptop screen. Classically, standard keyboard shortcuts are used. To quickly take a screenshot, you need to perform the following manipulations:

  • Connect your laptop and start the system in standard mode.
  • Select the dialog box or page you want to photograph. Look carefully at the edges so that all the information you need falls into the field.
  • Then press the print screen key (located to the right of the F1-F12 hotkeys row). The system will automatically take a picture.
  • Open the graphics editor or Word document to format. Paste the resulting image into the free field.
  • Then, using the standard set of settings, you can adjust the format, image size, and remove unnecessary parts of the image.
  • If the snapshot fails, try using the Fn key (usually located to the right of Ctrl). The Fn + PrtSc combination should solve the problem. After creating a snapshot, follow the steps described above in the editor.
  • If desired, you can send the file for printing or save it to a computer base.
  • An easy way to take screenshots using scissors

    Another easy way is to use the Scissors program in the main menu of the system. This option can be useful if the print screen key is missing or if it is broken. In any case, this method is also easy to use:

    Go to your desktop in standard mode.

    Open the main Start menu using the checkbox box x key or the corresponding button on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

    In the search box, type the word "scissors", click on the program that appears from the list, log in.

    Run the program, click the "Create" button in the upper corner of the dialog box that opens. Select the desired snapshot format from the suggested options, the screenshot will be taken automatically when you click.

    Save the resulting image to the program by clicking on the image on the floppy disk.

    Attention! The Scissors program allows you to quickly format the resulting image. Try taking multiple shots in different versions for the best aspect ratio.

    How to take a screenshot of a screen on a laptop in Windows 10

    Due to the changed interface it can be difficult for users to perform certain tasks when working with the latest version of the Windows operating system. The developers have changed the names, changed the look and added additional functions to the main screen. However, the screenshot function remained the same. You can also use one of the described options:

    Using the hot keys installed on the laptop;

    Through special system applications;

    With the help of additional programs downloaded from the Internet from the official site.

    Using third-party programs to create screenshots

    If the standard set of features used in a laptop is not enough for you, you can use special programs and applications. They can be installed in the browser via the Internet or downloaded from Playmarket. One of these programs is Lightshot, the use of which gives the user access to additional features.

    Working with the application is done according to the following principles:

    Go to the browser on your laptop and type the name of the required program.

    Download the file and follow the instructions in the download wizard to complete the installation.

    An image of the installed application should appear on the right side of the taskbar, go to its settings.

    Set hotkey values ​​to quickly take screenshots and save them.

    In addition, explore the main menu and parameters, here you can find many useful functions and additional features.

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