How to take a screenshot on a laptop

Often, when operating a computer, users may need to take a screenshot. Usually it is necessary to quickly save information, transfer data. Making a screen is very easy, but the problem is that few computer users know how to do it. In our article, we will share various options for creating a screenshot.

First, consider the most common method of creating a screen shot of a laptop. In the classic method, standard hotkeys are used that are installed on the keyboard. To quickly take a screenshot, you need to perform the following manipulations:

1. Connect the laptop and start the system in standard mode.
2. Select the required dialog box or page to be photographed. Carefully follow the edges so that all the necessary information falls into the field.
3. After that press the Print Screen key (located to the right of the row of F1-F12 hotkeys). The system will automatically take a snapshot.
4. For formatting, open a graphic editor or Word document. Insert the resulting image in the free field.
5. After that, using the standard set of settings, you can adjust the format, image size, as well as remove unnecessary parts of the image.
6. If you failed to take a picture, try additionally using the Fn key (usually located to the right of Ctrl). The combination of Fn + PrtSc should solve the problem, after creating the snapshot, follow the steps above in the editor.
7. If you wish, you can send the file to print or save to the base of the computer.

This method is distinguished by its simplicity and ease of execution. Also, when using this method, you do not need to download additional programs and applications, which facilitates the user's work.

Attention! For more information about the purpose of the hot keys, you can find out in the instructions, on special sites on the Internet or in the main BIOS settings menu when you start your computer.

Another simple way is to use the "Scissors" program in the main menu of the system. This option can be useful in the absence of the Print Scree key or its failure. In any case, this method is also easy to use:

1. Go to the desktop in standard mode.
2. Open the main Start menu using the checkbox or the corresponding button on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
3. In the search box, type the word "Scissors", click on the program that appears from the list, log in.
4. Run the program, click on the "Create" button in the upper corner of the dialog box that opens. Select the format of the desired image from the options, when you click automatically, a screenshot will be made.
5. Save the resulting image in the program by clicking on the image of a floppy disk.

Attention! The program "Scissors" allows you to quickly format the resulting image. Try to take a few pictures in different versions to choose the best format.

Performing certain tasks when working with a modern version of the Windows operating system may be difficult for users due to the changed interface. The developers changed the names, changed the appearance and added additional functions to the main screen. However, the screenshot function has remained unchanged. You can also use one of the described options:

• using hot keys installed on a laptop;
• through special system applications;
• With the help of additional programs downloaded from the Internet from the official site.

If you are not enough standard set of features that are used in a laptop, you can use special programs and applications. They can be installed via the Internet in a browser or downloaded from PlayMarket. One of these programs is LightShot, its use opens up access to additional features for the user.

Work with the application is carried out according to the following principle:

1. Go to the browser on a laptop and type the name of the required program.
2. Download the file and perform the installation, guided by the tips of the download wizard.
3. An image of the installed application should appear on the taskbar on the right side, go to its settings.
4. Set values ​​for hotkeys to quickly take screenshots and save them.
5. Additionally, study the main menu and parameters, here you can find many useful features and additional features.

Download files and programs only from official sites and with antivirus software connected to prevent system damage.