How do I capture a screen image / screenshot?

If you require assistance with a library service and need to send us a screenshot as part of your request, these are some ways you can do that.


Answer

It will depend on the software on your computer (the operating system). That said, one of these methods should work for Microsoft Windows based computers

SNIP & SKETCH app.

The easiest way to call up Snip & Sketch is with the keyboard shortcut Windows key + Shift + S.
(You can also set the PrtScn button to open the Snip & Sketch tool by going to Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard and toggling on Use the PrtScn button to open screen snipping under Print Screen Shortcut.)

PRINT SCREEN

To capture your entire screen, tap the Print Screen (sometimes labeled PrtScn) key. Your screenshot will not be saved as a file, but it will be copied to the clipboard. You'll need to open an image editing tool (such as Microsoft Paint), paste the screenshot in the editor and save the file from there.

ALT + PRINT SCREEN

To take a quick screenshot of the active window, use the keyboard shortcut Alt + PrtScn. This will snap your currently active window and copy the screenshot to the clipboard. You'll need to open the shot in an image editor (such as Microsoft Paint) to save it.

  • Last Updated Sep 22, 2020
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