How do I take a screenshot on PC that is a Windows 8?
To take a screenshot on a Windows 8 PC, you can follow one of the following methods:
1. Press the "Print Screen" key (usually labeled as "PrtScn" or "PrtSc") on your keyboard. This will capture the entire screen.
2. To capture and save the screenshot directly to the "Pictures" folder, press the "Windows key + Print Screen" together. The screen will momentarily dim, indicating that the screenshot has been taken.
3. Use the "Snipping Tool" which is a built-in program in Windows 8. You can open it by clicking on the Start button, searching for "Snipping Tool," and selecting it from the search results. Once the Snipping Tool is open, click on "New" and then drag the cursor to capture the desired area of the screen. After capturing, you can save the screenshot to a location of your choice.
4. If you have a Windows 8 tablet or touch-enabled device, you can press the "Windows + Volume Down" buttons simultaneously to capture a screenshot. The screen will dim momentarily, indicating that the screenshot has been taken.
After capturing a screenshot, you can locate it in the "Pictures" folder (in the "Screenshots" subfolder) or copy/paste it into an image editing program, such as Paint, for further editing or saving.
To take a screenshot on a PC running Windows 8, you can use one of the following methods:
Method 1: Using the Print Screen (PrtScn) key
1. Locate the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard. It is usually located in the top row, near the F12 key.
2. Press the "Print Screen" key - this captures the entire screen.
3. Open an image editing program, such as Paint or Photoshop.
4. Press Ctrl + V or right-click and select "Paste" to paste the screenshot into the image editing program.
5. Save the image to your desired location.
Method 2: Using the Windows Key + Print Screen
1. Press the Windows key (usually located between the Ctrl and Alt keys) and the Print Screen key at the same time.
2. The screen flickers briefly, indicating that the screenshot has been captured.
3. Open the "Pictures" folder or any image editing program.
4. Look for a new folder labeled "Screenshots" or the saved screenshot directly. The screenshot should be saved in this folder.
Method 3: Using the Windows Snipping Tool
1. Press the Windows key and type "Snipping Tool" in the search bar.
2. Click on the "Snipping Tool" app from the search results to open it.
3. In the Snipping Tool window, click on "New" to start the screen-capture process.
4. Select the desired type of snip (Rectangular, Free-form, Window, or Full-screen) from the drop-down menu.
5. Draw a rectangle around the area you want to capture, or click on the window or screen you want to capture.
6. After you release the mouse button, the captured screenshot will appear in the Snipping Tool window.
7. Click "File" and select "Save As" to save the screenshot to your preferred location.
Choose the method that suits you best to capture a screenshot on your Windows 8 PC.