How to Screenshot in Windows

Search Snipping Tool., Open the Snipping Tool., Click the drop-down arrow besides New., Select New to blur the screen and convert the cursor to +., Save the screenshot.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Search Snipping Tool.

    Click the Start Menu and type Snipping Tool in the Search box. , When it appears on the search result panel, click it to open the application.

    This utility allows you to capture any specific region on your screen. , You will get four options to capture the screen and act upon: "Free-form Snip"

    "Rectangular Snip"

    "Window Snip" and "Full-screen Snip". , Drag the mouse to select the area you want to capture.

    The clear part of the screen indicates the selected part. , Click Save or click File > Save as to store the screenshot on your PC.
  2. Step 2: Open the Snipping Tool.

  3. Step 3: Click the drop-down arrow besides New.

  4. Step 4: Select New to blur the screen and convert the cursor to +.

  5. Step 5: Save the screenshot.

Detailed Guide

Click the Start Menu and type Snipping Tool in the Search box. , When it appears on the search result panel, click it to open the application.

This utility allows you to capture any specific region on your screen. , You will get four options to capture the screen and act upon: "Free-form Snip"

"Rectangular Snip"

"Window Snip" and "Full-screen Snip". , Drag the mouse to select the area you want to capture.

The clear part of the screen indicates the selected part. , Click Save or click File > Save as to store the screenshot on your PC.

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