How to Screen Capture MS Windows Context Menu

Launch the Snipping Tool., Once it's shown, click the Cancel button but do not close Snipping Tool. , Open the app or window you’re trying to capture., While the context menu is shown, press CTRL + PRNTSCN., Draw a square or rectangle to cover the...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Launch the Snipping Tool.

    You can access it by hitting the Start Menu Button and typing “snipping tool” on the Run Dialog Box.

    Press the Enter key to launch the app.
  2. Step 2: Once it's shown

    , You can also right click to show the Context Menu you need. , You will notice that everything on screen has a reduced transparency, leaving the Snipping Tool app/window visibly clear. ,,
  3. Step 3: click the Cancel button but do not close Snipping Tool.

  4. Step 4: Open the app or window you’re trying to capture.

  5. Step 5: While the context menu is shown

  6. Step 6: press CTRL + PRNTSCN.

  7. Step 7: Draw a square or rectangle to cover the part of the screen you want to capture.

  8. Step 8: Save the image.

Detailed Guide

You can access it by hitting the Start Menu Button and typing “snipping tool” on the Run Dialog Box.

Press the Enter key to launch the app.

, You can also right click to show the Context Menu you need. , You will notice that everything on screen has a reduced transparency, leaving the Snipping Tool app/window visibly clear. ,,

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