How to Take and Share a Screenshot: A picture of what's on your screen
A screenshot is a picture of what's on your screen. It's handy for showing a family member an error message, saving a recipe, or keeping a copy of a confirmation page.
On a Windows Computer: Take It, Then Paste the Screenshot
Press three keys together: the Windows key, Shift, and the letter S.
Your screen will dim and a small toolbar will appear at the top.
Click and drag your mouse over the part of the screen you want to capture. Let go when you're done.
The picture is now saved on your computer's "clipboard," which is a temporary holding spot. You won't see it yet, and that's normal.
Open where you want the picture to go, such as an email, a Word document, or a chat.
Press Ctrl and V together to paste. Your screenshot appears.
Helpful hint: You can also right-click and choose Paste if you prefer the mouse.
On a Mac: Take It, Then Drag and Drop the Screenshot
Press three keys together: Shift, Command, and the number 4.
our pointer turns into a small crosshair (a plus sign).
Click and drag over the area you want to capture. Let go when you're done.
A small preview of your screenshot pops up in the bottom right corner of your screen for a few seconds.
Click and hold that preview, then drag it into our app and let go.
Helpful hint: If the preview disappears before you grab it, don't worry. The screenshot is saved on your Desktop. Drag it from there just the same.
Practice Makes Perfect
Try it a few times on something simple, like the weather page. After two or three tries, it will feel natural.
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