This article explains how to take screenshots on a Windows PC. Instructions apply to Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Show How to Take a ScreenshotThe basic way to take a screenshot in Windows is the same way no matter what version of Windows you're using, and it's very easy: press the PrtScn key on the keyboard.
How to Paste or Save a ScreenshotThe easiest way to save a screenshot is to first paste it in the Microsoft Paint application. This is simple to do in Paint because you don't have to download it—it's included with Windows by default. You do have other options like to paste it in Microsoft Word, Photoshop, or any other program that supports images, but for the sake of simplicity, we'll use Paint. The quickest way to open Paint in all versions of Windows is through the Run dialog box.
At this point, you may notice that the image you saved looks a bit off. If the image doesn't take up the entire canvas in Paint, it will leave white space around it. To fix this, drag the bottom right corner of the canvas toward the top left of the screen until you reach the corners of your screenshot. Take a Screenshot on PC With the Windows Snipping ToolAnother way to take screenshots is to use the Windows Snipping Tool.
How to Use Snip and Sketch Download a Print Screen ProgramAlthough Windows works great for basic screenshotting abilities, you can install both free and paid third-party applications for more advanced features like fine-tuning the screenshot by pixel, annotating it before you save it, and easy saving to a predefined location. One example of a free print screen tool that's more advanced than the Windows one is PrtScr. Another, WinSnap, is good, but the free edition lacks some of the more advanced features of the premium version. FAQ
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