Problem
How to take a screenshot in windows
Environment
Windows
Resolution
Quick Method (will capture the entire desktop across multiple screens):
- Press Windows Key + Print Screen Button(PrtSc)
- Open an application you wish to place the image in (i.e. Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and press Ctrl+V or right-click and select Paste
If you want to capture only part of the screen for the image:
To use the Snipping Tool when you have a mouse and a keyboard:
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Press Windows logo key + Shift + S. The desktop will darken while you select an area for your screenshot.
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Rectangular mode is selected by default. You can change the shape of your snip by choosing one of the following options in the toolbar: Rectangular mode, Window mode, Full-screen mode, and Free-form mode.
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The screenshot is automatically copied to your clipboard. A notification also appears once you're finished taking a screenshot, select it for more editing options.
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You can now paste the image into an application
To use the Snipping Tool with only a mouse:
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To open the Snipping Tool, select Start, enter snipping tool, then select it from the results.
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Select New to take a screenshot.
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Rectangular mode is selected by default. You can change the shape of your snip by choosing one of the following options in the toolbar: Rectangular mode, Window mode, Full-screen mode, and Free-form mode.
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The screenshot is automatically copied to your clipboard. A notification also appears once you're finished taking a screenshot, select it for more editing options.
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You can now paste the image into an application
Cause
If we want to check what is being displayed in a client's screen but the client is not aware of this tool.