On Windows
On a Windows desktop or laptop, there are a few ways to take a screenshot.
A) With Your Keyboard:
- 1. Press the PrtSc (Print Screen) button on your keyboard to copy the screen to the clipboard
- 2. Press CTRL + V to paste the image in an image editing tool (like paint) or in Word or Excel
B) With The Snipping Tool:
- 1. Click on the ‘Start’ icon or the magnifying glass in later versions of Windows
- 2. Search for ‘Snipping Tool’ and click on it from the list of results
- 3. Click on ‘New’ to take a screenshot
- 4. Press CTRL + V to paste the image in an image editing tool (like paint) or in Word or Excel
On Mac
To take a screenshot on a Mac desktop or laptop, just follow the steps below:
- 1. Press Shift + Command + 4 till a crosshair appears
- 2. Drag the crosshair to select the area of the screen you wish to capture
- 3. To move the selection, press and hold the Space bar while dragging
- 4. To cancel taking the screenshot, press the Esc (Escape) key
- 5. To take the screenshot, release your mouse or trackpad button
- 6. Click the thumbnail in the corner of your screen to edit the screenshot
- 7. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop by default
On Android
On an Android tablet or smartphone, there are a few ways to take a screenshot.
- Press the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time
- Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds and then tap on Screenshot
- If neither of these appears to be working, please consult your phone manufacturer’s support site for help, as functionality can vary.
On iOS
On an iPad or iPhone, there are a few ways to take a screenshot.
With Face ID (on applicable models)
- 1. Press the Side and Volume Up buttons at the same time
- 2. Quickly release both buttons
- 3. A thumbnail will appear in the lower-left corner of your screen
- 4. Tap the thumbnail to open the screenshot or swipe left to dismiss it
With Touch ID (on applicable models)
- Press the Side and Home buttons at the same time, then, quickly release both buttons
- A thumbnail will appear in the lower-left corner of your screen
- Tap the thumbnail to open the screenshot or swipe left to dismiss it
