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Capture Your Screen

Multiple ways to take screenshots on Windows.

Method 1: Snipping Tool (Recommended)

1. Press Windows + Shift + S
2. Your screen will dim and a toolbar appears at the top
3. Choose a capture mode:
   • Rectangle – Draw a box around what you want
   • Freeform – Draw any shape
   • Window – Click a window to capture it
   • Full screen – Capture everything
4. Click and drag to select the area
5. The screenshot is copied to your clipboard
6. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl + V

Method 2: Print Screen Key

• Print Screen (PrtScn) – Captures entire screen to clipboard
• Alt + Print Screen – Captures active window only
• Windows + Print Screen – Captures and auto-saves to Pictures > Screenshots folder

Method 3: Snipping Tool App

1. Search for “Snipping Tool” in the Start menu
2. Click New to start a capture
3. Select the area to capture
4. Use the built-in editor to annotate if needed
5. Click Save to save the image

Where Are My Screenshots Saved?

• Clipboard: Paste with Ctrl + V into any document, email, or image editor
• Windows + PrtScn: Pictures > Screenshots folder
• Snipping Tool: Choose save location when saving

Tips

• Use the Snipping Tool to capture dropdown menus (use the delay feature)
• Paste screenshots directly into emails or Teams chats
• Edit screenshots in Paint or Photos app before sharing

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