How to Take a Screenshot on Your Laptop

One method for taking a screenshot in Windows is hiding in plain sight. The PrtScn (print screen) key on your keyboard doesn't seem to do anything when you hit it, but that is your key to capturing whatever is on your computer screen at the moment.

The Print Screen button copies an image of your screen onto the "clipboard," making it ready to paste into any graphics program. These steps show you how to use it along with Windows' standard image editor, Microsoft Paint, to save an image of your screen. many times it is helpful and time-saving to take a screenshot of your laptop. Users find it an easy way to allay their time in a better manner. Taking a screenshot of your laptop may be necessary while you are browsing the net or making a presentation. It comes as a handy tool that lets you project anything on your screen in a better manner. You can integrate the screenshot anywhere you like.

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Hold down either the "Ctrl" and "PrtScn" keys or the "Fn" and "PrtScn" keys on your keyboard. The correct keys will depend on your laptop's layout.

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Open the "Start" menu. Click on "Accessories" and open "Microsoft Paint or Microsoftword."

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Hold down the "Ctrl" and "V" keys to paste the image.

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Hold down "Ctrl" and "S" to save the file. Your screenshot has been saved.