Taking a screenshot on Windows

Question

How do I take a screenshot on my computer?

Environment

• Microsoft Windows
• Snipping Tool

Instructions

Using the keyboard shortcut:

Whole Screen Capture:

1. Press the Print Screen key
2. Open a program in which you can save/edit/paste the image.
3. Press Ctrl + V or Click Edit > Paste

Specific Window

1. Have the window you need to capture selected
2. Press and hold the Alt + Print Screen 
3. Open a program in which you can save/edit/paste the image.
4. Press Ctrl + V or Click Edit > Paste

Snipping tool

1. Press Windows key + Shift + S
2. Click and drag to create a rectangle around the desired area
3. Open a program in which you can save/edit/paste the image.
4. Press Ctrl + V or Click Edit > Paste
5. See Snipping Tool In Windows 10 for additional instructions