Windows 10 has added a new keyboard shortcuts for the Snipping Tool, which makes it easier than ever to take screenshots on Windows 10 machines. Here are the eight tips on how to use it.
Step 1: Take a Snapshot
To take a snapshot on Windows, the first step is to press the “Print Screen” button on your keyboard. This button is usually located near the top-right corner of the keyboard. Once you press this button, Windows will take a screenshot of your entire screen and save it to your clipboard.
You can then paste the screenshot into an image editing program like Paint or Photoshop. To do this, open the program and press “Ctrl+V” on your keyboard. The screenshot will then be inserted into the program.
Once the screenshot is in the image editing program, you can crop it, edit it, and save it to your computer.
Step 2: Open File Explorer
In order to take a screenshot on your Windows computer, the first step is to open File Explorer. You can do this by clicking on the folder icon in your taskbar. Once you have opened File Explorer, navigate to the folder where you want to save your screenshot.
The next step is to open the Snipping Tool. You can do this by searching for it in the search bar at the top of File Explorer. Once you have opened the Snipping Tool, click on the New button. This will allow you to select the area of your screen that you want to capture in your screenshot.
Once you have selected the area of your screen that you want to capture, a screenshot will be automatically taken and saved in the folder that you specified earlier. You can now close the Snipping Tool and view your screenshot in the folder where it was saved.
Step 3: Manage Screenshots
Windows 10 has a built-in screenshot tool that allows you to quickly and easily take screenshots.
To take a screenshot, simply press the Windows key + PrtScn on your keyboard. This will take a screenshot of your entire screen and save it as a PNG file in the Screenshots folder in your Pictures folder.
You can also take a screenshot of just your active window by pressing Alt + PrtScn on your keyboard. This will take a screenshot of only the active window and save it as a PNG file in the Screenshots folder in your Pictures folder.
If you want to take a screenshot and save it as another file type, such as a JPG or PDF, you can use the Snipping Tool. To launch the Snipping Tool, press the Windows key + R on your keyboard, type snippingtool, and press Enter.
Once the Snipping Tool is open, you can select the type of screenshot you want to take. You can also choose where to save the screenshot and what file type to save it as.
Step 4: View All Screenshots
You can view all screenshots that you have taken in the “Screenshots” folder, which is located in the “Pictures” folder. To open this folder, press the “Windows key + E” shortcut on your keyboard. Then, double-click the “Pictures” folder. Inside of the “Pictures” folder, you should see the “Screenshots” folder. Double-click it to open it. All of your screenshots will be saved in this folder.
Step 5: Delete an Image from the Gallery
To delete an image from the gallery, select the image and press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Step 6: Resize an Image from the Gallery
If you want to resize an image from the Gallery, follow these steps:
- Select the image in the Gallery.
- Click on the “Edit” button.
- Select the “Resize” option.
- Enter the new dimensions for the image.
- Click on the “OK” button.
Conclusion
Taking screenshots on Windows 10 is a breeze with the right tools. In this article, we’ve shown you 8 different ways to take screenshots on Windows 10. Whether you’re looking for a simple way to capture your screen or want to edit and annotate your screenshot, there’s a method here that will suit your needs. So try out each of these methods and see which one works best for you. And if you have any other tips on how to take screenshots on Windows 10, be sure to share them with us in the comments below!
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