Monday, November 4, 2013

The Know How Of Taking Screenshots

Every Windows operating system is a fine piece of work. The different features and functionalities in each installment of it make the operating system a delight to use. As long as you’ve used any OS, you would know what taking a screenshot means. Taking screen shots is a very useful feature. Taking screen shots can bring in good effect if you want to convey something on the screen to someone, or use that information for the future. By making use of the Prtscr or print screen key on the keyboard, a screen shot can be taken. It is very easy to take a screen shot, and anyone could do it without breaking a sweat.

By following the Windows help guidelines provided below, you can take a screen shot of the entire screen, or just the active window.

To take a screen shot of entire screen
  • On the keyboard, on the upper right, , a key called the PrtScr will be present( print screen and on some keyboards). Tap the Print screen or PrtScr key in order to capture a screenshot.
  • Now open a new document like a word document, and right click inside the document for a menu to appear. From the menu, choose the Paste option. Alternatively, you can also make use of the Ctrl+V key combination in order to paste the screen shot.
Taking screen shot of the active window
  • Open the screen that you want to take a screen shot of. Like if you want to take the screen shot of an error message that is displayed, what you have to do is close/terminate all other Windows and keep only the required window open. Now press the Alt and Print screen keys together.
  • Open a new document like a word document, and right click inside the document for a menu to appear. From the menu that appears, choose the Paste option. 
By following, these Windows help guidelines, you can easily take screen shots and save them. If you have any doubt in understanding the guidelines, or you require any additional help, you may visit the Microsoft support website to redress your problems. The Microsoft support website provides the best Microsoft help that you can avail. Experts at Windows Online support are dedicated to providing the best solutions for your problems, and can be contacted any time.

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