How to take Screenshot ?
Sometimes
we may need to send a ‘ScreenShot’ to a friend, or to email
to tech support, or to keep documents, or to print somewhere. Today we will
learn how to take screenshot in Windows PC and Android Phone
Windows PC
There
is a simple way to take a snapshot of an application window or your entire
display in a matter of seconds without the need of any external software.
Step 1: Capture the
image —
Assuming the area you want to capture is displayed on your screen, press
the Print Screen (often shortened to “PrtScn”) key, typically
located in the upper right corner of your keyboard, to capture a screenshot of
your entire display. Alternatively, press Alt + Print Screen to merely
capture a screenshot of the active window
Step 2: Open
Paint — Click the Start menu, navigate to
the Windows Accessories/Apps View/ All Apps and click Paint. Alternative way is Windows Search, which can
be used to find ‘Paint’ by searching for — Paint
Step 3: Paste and
save the screenshot — Once open, choose Edit
then Paste. Perform any edits you want, such as cropping the image to a
specified area, and click the main File option. Afterward, select Save
as, — and Save
Android
Phone or Tablet
For the vast majority of
Android phones and tablets, to take a screenshot you simply press and hold the power and
volume-down buttons together. After a few seconds the screen
will flash and a notification will appear in the drop-down bar at the top of
the screen, giving you options to delete, share or edit the image. You can also
access the screenshot from your Gallery.
(If your device has a physical
home button, as is the case with the Samsung Galaxy S6, you may find there is a
different method for taking a screenshot. On the Galaxy S6 you press and hold
the power and home buttons together.)
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