How do I take a screenshot on my PC?

Take a screenshot of the entire screen: 

Press the Print Screen button on your keyboard. This will copy an image of the screen to the clipboard, making it available to paste into a program such as Word or Paint.

Take a screenshot of just a portion of the screen:

1) Click the Start button and type snipping in the search box:

Screenshot of Snipping Tool

2) Select Snipping Tool from the list:

Screenshot of Snipping Tool - Programs View

3) Using your mouse, left-click and drag across the desired area of your screen, and then release:

Screenshot of Snipping Tool - Left Side Drag

4) A window will open displaying your screenshot:

Screenshot of Snipping Tool - Dialog Box

5) Click one of the buttons on the toolbar to either SaveCopy or Email your screenshot, as seen above.

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Article ID: 62393
Created
Mon 9/17/18 1:26 PM
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Wed 6/21/23 3:45 PM