Chromebooks are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the education sector, and for good reason. They are affordable, user-friendly, lightweight, and easy to use. One of the essential features of any device is the ability to take screenshots. Screenshots can be helpful when you are trying to save a recipe, capture a funny meme, or even save an important email. Fortunately, taking screenshots on a Chromebook is quite easy, and this guide will help you do it.
Method 1: Using the Keyboard Shortcuts
The first and easiest method of taking a screenshot on a Chromebook involves using keyboard shortcuts. Here are the steps:
1. Locate the keys on your Chromebook keyboard labeled “Ctrl” and “Switch window” or “F5.”
2. To take a screenshot of your entire screen, press the “Ctrl + Switch window” keys simultaneously. You will hear a shutter sound that signals that the screenshot has been taken.
3. If you want to take a screenshot of only a section of the screen, press “Ctrl + Shift + Switch window” keys simultaneously. Your cursor will turn into a crosshair, and you can drag and select the area you want to capture. Once you have selected the area you want to capture, release your mouse button, and the screenshot will be saved.
Method 2: The “Show All Windows” Method
Another easy method of taking screenshots on your Chromebook is by using the “Show all Windows” feature. Here is how you can do it:
1. Press the “Show all windows” key on your Chromebook keyboard. It is also known as the “Overview mode” key, and it looks like a square with two vertical lines on either side.
2. Once you press this key, you will see a preview of all the windows and tabs that are open on your Chromebook.
3. Locate the window or tab you want to capture and hover your cursor over it.
4. When you hover your cursor over the window or tab, you will see a camera icon appear in the top right corner of the window.
5. Click on the camera icon to take the screenshot.
Method 3: The “Power” Button Method
The third method of taking a screenshot on your Chromebook is by using the “Power” button. Here are the steps:
1. Locate the “Power” button on your Chromebook keyboard.
2. Press the “Power” button together with the “Volume down” button.
3. You will hear a shutter sound that signals that the screenshot has been taken.
Conclusion
Taking a screenshot on a Chromebook is easy and straightforward. You can use any of the methods above depending on the task you want to accomplish. Whether you are saving a recipe, capturing a meme or saving an email, taking a screenshot on your Chromebook will help you save and share the information with ease.
Take a screenshot or record your screen – Chromebook Help – Google Support
If your Chromebook has it, press the Screenshot key . If your Chromebook doesn’t have a Screenshot key , press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows . If your external keyboard doesn’t have a Show windows key , press Ctrl + Shift + F5. In the menu at the bottom, select Screenshot . Take a full screen screenshot . Take a partial screenshot .
Take a screenshot or record your screen – Chromebook Help – Google Support
Take a screenshot . Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows . Or, if your Chromebook has it, press the screenshot key . In the menu at the bottom, select Screenshot . Select an option: Take a full-screen screenshot . Take a partial screenshot . Take a window screenshot .
How to Screenshot on a Chromebook – How-To Geek
Below are the three keyboard shortcuts to screenshot on a Chromebook : Ctrl+Window: Immediately takes a full-screen screenshot . Ctrl+Shift+Window: Opens the Screen Capture tool and allows you to select and take a partial screenshot . Ctrl+Alt+Window : Opens the Screen Capture tool and asks you to select a window to screenshot .
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On your Chromebook , press the Shift + Ctrl + Show buttons (the Show window looks like a rectangle with two vertical lines next to it). In the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen, select …
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1. Find the content you want to screenshot . On a Chromebook , this can be pretty much anything: it’ll work for web pages, apps, your desktop… whatever you want to capture. 2. Hold down the Ctrl …
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4. Press shift + ctrl + show windows ( Chromebook ). Or, you can press the Screenshot key if your Chromebook has it. The key symbol is a circle in a rectangle, resembling a camera. Either way, you’ll be given the option to take a full screenshot , a partial screenshot , or a window screenshot .
How to screenshot on a Chromebook | TechRadar
1. Find the screenshot shortcut keys. Depending on what form factor you’re using, your Chromebook might use different keys to trigger a screenshot . If you have them, press the Ctrl + show windows …
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Follow these steps: Step 1: Select Stylus (or Pen ). Step 2: Use the stylus to choose the Capture region option. Step 3: Use the stylus to touch and hold your starting point on the screen. Step 4 …
Learn how to take a Screenshots on Chromebook in 5 Steps – Lenovo
A partial screenshot captures a portion of the screen. Press ctrl + shift + show windows. Click and drag the crosshair icon to select the area you want to capture. If you’re not happy with the area you selected, drag the small dots at the corners and edges of the window until you get the sized box you want.
How to Take Screenshots (Print Screen) on Chromebook – Lifewire
To take a screenshot of a specific area of the screen, hold down Ctrl + Shift, then press the Window Switch key. A small crosshair icon will appear in place of your mouse cursor. Using your trackpad, click and drag until the area that you wish to capture is highlighted. Once satisfied with your selection, let go of the trackpad to take the …
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