How to take a screenshot?

Last modified: Thursday June 19th, 2025



Step 1: Taking a Screenshot


a) To take a screenshot of the entire screen, press the
Print Screen key on the keyboard.
b) To capture the active window, press
Alt + Print Screen keys together.
Step 2: Launch Paint
After taking the screenshot, open Microsoft Paint (MS Paint)
Step 3: Paste the Image into Paint
Once Paint is open, find the “Edit” menu at the top. From the dropdown, select Paste.
Alternative method: With Paint open, hold down CTRL and press V.
Step 4: Save the Image
From the top menu: File – Save as. The file name isn’t important, but the format is.

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