Good day, site subscribers website and his guests. Almost everyone computer user sooner or later there is a need to take a picture of the data on the screen and send it to a friend or, for example, a colleague. I will tell you how to take a screenshot of a page in this article.
The need to take a screenshot may arise in different cases. There are often alternative options transfer information, but use the " Print Screen » much faster and more convenient. So, let's start to figure it out.
Every user has a keyboard, even on a laptop, you will find the treasured “ Print Screen"or as it is often indicated " Prnt Scr" By clicking on it, you automatically copy the photo data to the computer clipboard, which you can then paste into a document or save separate file. If in the first case you need to place the cursor in the right place, click right button mouse and select " Insert”, then in the second it’s a little more complicated.
Saving a screenshot using Paint
So, by pressing the key " Prnt Scr", without having additional programs installed for creating screenshots, you will copy the entire part that is shown on the screen. If you need to trim it, you can do it later using the program Photoshop or another similar one. If you have in " Start"There is a standard option for Windows 7" Scissors", then you can use it for trimming.
We will consider the option of saving the screen using the standard “Paint” program, which is installed when installing the Windows OS.
So, you need to go this way: “Start” - “All Programs” - “Accessories” - “Paint” . This way you will launch the program and when you open it you will see a white sheet. It is suitable for inserting an image. The easiest way to embed a photographed image is by simultaneously pressing the hot keys " Ctrl+V", which performs the function " Insert" If you did everything correctly, you will see the inserted screenshot on your screen.
You can also add an image by clicking the " Insert", shown in the tool palette of the utility.
If you need to crop a frame, use the program's tools.
To save the screen, press the hot keys " Ctrl+S» or use the menu.
Creating a screenshot using Lightshot
If you relatively often take screenshots of images not of the entire area, but of a certain part, then you simply cannot do without an auxiliary program that specializes in this. Of course, you can choose other methods, but this will increase the time spent on processing and saving the frame by at least 5 times.
Download a utility that perfectly creates screenshots and is not overloaded additional features, you can in a straight line link. Save the file " exe» in a place convenient for you and start installation, choosing the Russian language.
Accept the terms and proceed to the next steps by clicking " Further" When installation " Lightshot” will be completed, try pressing the treasured screen button and you will see that the borders of the selection window can be adjusted.
You will also have access to some additional functions, located vertically:
- Pencil – any drawing on the screen;
- Line – linear marks;
- Arrow – pointers on the image;
- Rectangle – rectangular selection of an area on the screen;
- Marker – oily discharge(for example, text);
- Color - select a color for writing or highlighting;
- Text – writing text;
- Undo – cancels the last action or several.
And functions arranged horizontally:
As you can see, in a couple of clicks you can take a screenshot, adjust it according to your needs and save it.
I hope you will find a few minutes to master such a convenient and indispensable utility. For a blog or blog, you will definitely need it. Subscribe to the news of my resource.
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Good afternoon Today you will learn how to take a screenshot of the screen on a computer?! It will be explained how to implement this on a laptop, netbook and various systems, for example, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows XP, Vista and Mac.
How to take a screenshot on a computer without programs?
Screenshot button on the keyboard
This keyboard button is the print screen! Some computers, more often laptops, have an abbreviated inscription of this button: “ prtscr" I have it written like this: “PrtSc SysRq”.
I present my computer keyboard with the prtscr button marked.
Here are the main steps to follow:
- Press the printscreen button.
- Open application Microsoft Word or Paint or any other graphics editor.
- While in the program, press and hold Ctrl, and then the English “V” button.
- These actions will cause the photo of the computer screen to be inserted in the right place.
- All that remains is to either edit or simply save.
This key combination will allow you to get graphic image in a matter of minutes.
Programs for screenshots
The screenshot program allows you to take pictures both without a keyboard and with it. Below are programs for creating pictures with windows screen 7 and other systems.
How to take a screenshot on your computer using FastStone Capture?
This application has a very user-friendly interface!
- Launch the program by double-clicking its icon.
- Click the dotted rectangle with the left mouse button.
- Select the area you want to screenshot. To do this, place the intersection point of the two red lines in the location you need. Then press and hold the left mouse button. In this position, move the mouse and thereby select the area for the photo. Once the desired location is completely selected, release the left mouse button.
- Now just click the floppy disk button that says save and save it where you need it.
To take a screenshot on a computer using such software will take a few seconds.
Here are the main meanings of the buttons in this program.
New versions use a small number of additional buttons, plus the ability to record video of the screen.
How to take a screenshot using paint?
Many of you have heard that you can do them through the Paint application. But in reality this is a misconception! The program is graphic editor, and also allows you to draw.
More often people take photos in paint this way:
- Press the Print screen (PrtSc) button.
- Point is opened.
- Paste the image there using the keyboard shortcuts “Ctrl + V”
- Then edit if necessary and save.
This is how a picture is created using paint
How to open a screenshot in paint?
Follow these steps:
- Hover your cursor over the image.
- Click the right mouse button.
- A window will appear in which you need to select “ To open with».
- Next, a list of programs will appear, in which there will be Paint.
- Press Point and the screenshot will open in this application.
Now you know how to open a screenshot!
Screen Capture– program that removes the monitor
This software allows you to edit and upload images to the network. This is a fairly simple application. To make a print screen on your computer, just launch the program and take a photo of the selected area. It is also possible to receive a link to transfer a screenshot. All files are stored in a special server, which is not accessible to criminals or search engines.
The video shows how to use the program.
Peculiarities:
- Built-in editor.
- Ability to customize special keys.
- You can view the history of the screenshots you made.
- Saving to disk.
Screenshot appPicpick
This is a unique software that includes a lot of tools! It has a protractor, ruler, palette, color selection, slate board, etc. This program is suitable for both ordinary users and graphic designers.
The interface resembles the Paint application.
After taking a photo, the image goes straight into the editor, where you can crop it or perform other editing.
The video describes full review programs and how to use them.
Shotnes is an application that allows you to take screenshots in 3 clicks!
Features of this software:
- Makes screenshots quickly.
- Allows you to send to the Internet.
- Gives a direct link to the file.
- There is a cropping function.
- A simple editor is built in.
- There is the ability to make the image blurry.
- It is possible to copy an already created print screen to the clipboard.
- Instant screenshot insertion in forums, social networks etc.
- There is a pipette.
- Password scanner.
Screenshot on PCClip2 net
Basic abilities:
- Lightning-fast screenshots.
- Image corrector.
- Short links.
- Lots of tools.
- Storage of taken photos on a special hosting.
- You can share any type of file.
The program is distributed in three standard packages:
- Basic – free.
- Lite – 680 rubles per year.
- Pro – 1700.
The packages differ from each other in additional features.
Here you can see how the program is used.
Screenshoter.rf
This is a completely Russian-language program that allows you to photograph your computer screen.
Taking a screenshot on a computer using this software is as easy as in all the above programs.
This application works with almost all modern platforms, from Windows 7 to Windows 10. It also works in XP and Vista.
She doesn't have any special differences. More details about this software are described in the video!
Photo of the screen on a computer using
Screenshotting your computer screen using this program is a pleasure! First of all, follow the link: https://app.prntscr.com/ru/index.html and download this software. Then you do the standard installation and you can use the program.
To start photographing the monitor screen or some website, go to the tray in the lower right corner of the computer and click on the program icon.
After this, the entire monitor will go dark. Next, press the left mouse button and tighten the desired place. After this, you can edit the image or save it. Or you can immediately upload the program to the server and receive a link. Very convenient application.
Video with clear instructions
The application has approximately the same qualities as described above:
- Screenshot quickly
- Allows you to share photos
- Looking for similar pictures
- Convenient
- A simple editor is built in.
ScreenShooter for taking screenshots
The application is distributed free of charge. There is both Russian and . Works on Windows 8, 7, 10, Vista, XP systems. All of them must support a 64-bit system.
Screenshot features:
- You can insert additional elements into the image, such as arrows, circles, etc.
- Lots of flowers.
- You can blur individual parts of the picture.
- There is a crop for cropping photos.
- Setting up hot buttons.
- Intuitive settings.
- The screenshot can be added to a file or saved to the clipboard.
- Ability to upload pictures to the cloud.
- The program allows you to share pictures.
You can download it here: http://www.softsalad.ru/software/screenshooter.html
Joxi is a powerful screen capture program.
This is an amazing application that allows you to take a screenshot and provide links. To get started you need to go through simple registration on the website of this software: http://joxi.ru. You can also access Joxy through social networks. After going through the entire procedure, a program icon will appear at the bottom right in the tray. By clicking on it, you can already take screenshots! Select any area of the screen by holding down the left mouse button. After this, a horizontal display of the program will appear with various tools.
This tool is quite popular, as people value simplicity and convenience!
This video explains in detail how to use the Joxi printscreen program.
How to take a screenshot on a computer using scissors?
Scissors exist in almost every computer. Third Party Applications You don’t have to install everything already there. To do this, just go to the start menu / accessory / Snipping Tool! After this, the scissors screenshot will launch immediately!
Click create and a standard cross appears. Select the desired area and take a screenshot. A window will pop up where you need to select “”.
You just learned how to take a screenshot on your computer using 11 great programs!
Screenshot add-ons for browsers
On this moment There are various add-ons that are installed not on the computer, but directly in the browser!
How to take a screenshot in Yandex browser
This is implemented in the Yandex browser using additional application or in other words it can be called a plugin for yandex screenshots.
In addition to the specified algorithm, for a better understanding, follow the illustrations provided!
To take a photo using the Yandex browser, do the following:
- Open Yandex Browser to take a screenshot.
- Go to settings. See the illustrations below!
- Connect the Lightshot screenshot add-on for Yandex browser.
- After connecting, after a while the feather J will fly
- It will now be in the upper right corner.
- To take a photo, open the desired page or area of the screen.
- Click on the pen icon with the left mouse button.
- After this, the monitor will turn dark.
- Select the desired area by pressing the left mouse button and moving the mouse slightly in the desired direction.
- A familiar window will appear in which you can edit the picture or save it.
Thus, a photo is created in the Yandex browser!
If you don't know how to take a screenshot of browser history, then just open settings and select history. Many links will appear, this is it and it will be. Then apply the method described above or use programs. And take the photo you want!
Yandex screenshot
The Yandex company has such a tool as online disk. In addition to it they released convenient program for computer. Along with this application comes their utility.
In order to use the Yandex screenshot, follow the link https://disk.yandex.ru/screenshot and download the disk. Next, install the application. After installation, the icon with scissors will be displayed on the desktop as in the picture below.
Yandex printscreen is very easy to make. To do this, move the mouse cursor over the scissors icon and double-click with the left mouse button! The program starts and you are given the choice of what you want to screenshot, an area, a window or the entire screen.
As an example, I selected an area of the screen and took a photo. After that, he immediately ended up in the Yandex program. This application is a kind of editor. I especially like the arrows in it.
Now that the photo is taken and all adjustments have been made, just click save. The image will appear on the desktop. After saving, I get an error, but the princescreen appears.
How to take a screenshot in Opera?
This browser has its own screen capture tools. To use them, I present the algorithm below.
A set of actions for creating pictures in Opera:
- Go to the menu.
- Select Snapshot.
- Circle the desired area.
- Click the capture button.
- Save the image.
These five points will allow you to easily take a screenshot in Opera using the built-in extension.
It is possible to avoid entering the menu and take a photo simply by clicking on the camera image.
Thus, you can now take a photo of the screen on your computer in Opera without much difficulty. Your version of Opera may be different, but still look at the inscription “SHOT” in the menu.
Screenshot online services!
IN this section I will give you several online projects that make it possible to take a photo without leaving your browser!
Printscreen online through the serviceSsmaker.ru!
This site allows you to take a screenshot of any web resource, just enter its address and click create. After this, a copy of the project will be displayed in a special field, and you will see links below. It is possible to compress or resize the screen. This is convenient if you want to quickly get a graphic copy of the site and show it to someone.
Honestly, I don’t see much point in this online screenshot. It is needed if your print screen button does not work, there is not a single special program for taking pictures, and there are no built-in add-ons in the browser. And you can't install them in any way.
You can take a screenshot online via pastenow.ru
I think this is another useless, free online service. Its essence is simple. Using the printscreen key you take a screenshot. It is saved to the clipboard. Next, go to the project, hover over the insertion field and press Ctrl+V. The screenshot is uploaded and you are given a short link. It is possible to edit the picture.
When might such a service be needed? Very rarely. Usually people want to take a photo of some part of a picture or something else. Few people would want to take a photo of the entire site. Of course, you can trim it in the editor and leave the desired piece. But it's still not very convenient!
Screenshot of the site online thanks to imgonline.com
This online software is a very simple service, it is designed like the first online project. Its essence is exactly the same. Take the link of the desired site and paste it into a special field, then click “OK” and the skinshot is ready! Project link: https://www.imgonline.com.ua/website-screenshot.php. It is possible to make corrections based on width and magnification.
All the services listed in this section will be required as a last resort! If you work in the Oprah or Yandex browser, there are special screenshot extensions. I'm sure other browsers also have them, or they can be installed.
How to take a screenshot on a computer using Windows?
Now we will look at how to take a screenshot on a Windows computer from XP to Windows 10. After that, we will look at creating snapshots on other systems.
How to take a screenshot on a windows 7 computer
A screenshot in this system can be taken using the methods described above. An example of how this can be done will also be presented here. Now I have seven, and there are no problems with pictures.
I use standard program FastStone Capture is very convenient for me to take screenshots in. You can download such a utility from any site on the Internet. After installation, to create a photo, do the following:
- Open the desired picture or website.
- Launch the program.
- Click the dotted rectangle to take a screenshot.
- Now circle the desired area. Press the right mouse button and drag it in the desired direction.
- Then just let go.
This way the screenshot in Windows 7 will be ready! Detailed work in the program described above!
How to take a screenshot on Windows 8
This system has built-in software. Its main feature is convenience! In order to take a photo in Windows 8, just follow a few simple steps.
First of all, you need to go to home screen, then launch the application. Next, press the Windows button; this keyboard key can be represented as a system logo, like a flag. While holding this key, press the PrtScn button to take a screenshot. After that, run the following combination Win+E. This combination will open Explorer and move to the image library. In this place you can find a special folder for screenshots. It is called " screenshots».
Opening this folder, you'll find that it contains all your pictures!
Now you know how to take a screenshot on your computer in Windows 8 and where to find it!
How to take a screenshot on a computer using Windows 10
There are several ways to take a screenshot on your computer in Windows 10.
Method number 1.
Press the flag key or Windows+PrtSc. This system automatically saves the disc in PNG resolution. The snapshot will be located at: Computer/Images/Screenshots.
Method number 2.
This method is only possible in Windows 10. It allows you to take a screenshot and get its link using system tools. Press the wine key, this is the flag button + H. A similar combination will take a photo and display the application bar. Using this, you can send a link by mail or through other services, such as DropBox.
Method No. 3.
The standard method, I introduced you to it in the article above! Now let me remind you a little. Take it and press PrtSc - this is a keyboard button. Then open Paint and paste there what you copied to the clipboard. To do this, simply press Ctrl+V. That's all! Now edit or just save!
Method number 4.
This method allows you to make a screenshot using Microsoft programs Snip, it must be installed on your Windows 10. This application allows you to take screenshots of screen areas, parts and windows. Interesting feature utility is to record notes in video format. In place of the video, you can simply add an audio file with explanations for the photo. If you don't have this application, you can download it on the Internet, it is distributed free of charge!
How to take a screenshot on a computerWindowsXP?
In this operating system Almost the same photo creation tools are used as in others. These are programs, keyboard, etc.
Let's look at how to take a screenshot on Windows xp using Gadwin PrintScreen.
- Download and install the application to take a screenshot.
- Launch the application.
- Configure the utility, select what you will capture an area or window
- You can configure where the pictures will be saved.
After installation, the application is built into the taskbar. To create a snapshot you need to use the key combination: Just PrtSc, a regular rectangle Ctrl+Prt Sc, the currently used window Shift+Prt Sc. It is possible to change the size during the capture process!
How to take a screenshot on a computerWindowsVista?
The methods are still the same, so I decided to simply insert a video about how you can record the screen in this system.
Screen Shot is what those who invented this function call a screenshot. A screenshot is necessary in order to save the screen image to a computer file. This article will teach you how to take a screenshot on a computer quickly and without any effort, using standard methods and applying, also below you can watch a video with detailed description.
There are many uses for this feature, for example, you want to put a new wallpaper on your desktop, or you want to help a friend, if necessary, show what he looks like with an open application. It is also very useful when communicating with technical support services and for many other tasks.
An easy way to take a screenshot on a computer?
This is the easiest and most effective way to take screenshots. First you need to find and tap the “Prt Scr” button on the keyboard. You should see it in the upper right area of the keyboard.
It happens that on laptops with a screen smaller than 15.6′ there is a cut-down keyboard, that is, this key can be combined with some other key, in which case you need to press “Fn + PrtScr”. This action allows us to copy a picture from the monitor screen to the clipboard, in the same way you copy selected text using the key combination “Ctrl + C” and paste it by pressing two keys “Ctrl + V”.
To save this image as a file, we will use the built-in Paint editor. It is launched from this way: Start→All Programs→Accessories→Paint. Another way, in the search bar, which is located in the “Start” menu, type “Paint” and click on the program that appears, displayed in the list:
This is the most quick way, since it can be difficult to find a program among a bunch of icons in the Start menu.
After you have entered “Paint”, you should click on the “Paste” button, or use the key combination “Ctrl + V”, this way you will get the contents from the clipboard:
We took a screenshot of our desktop, followed by saving the picture to the computer. We select the “floppy disk” and indicate the path where our file will be located. I advise you to choose the “JPEG” format from the available list, because it weighs the least, but you can also save in the “PNG” format, as was originally suggested to us. You can create a screenshot separately for a running application. In this case, press the “Alt+Print Screen” button combination. You can pull a file from the clipboard and paste it not only using Paint, but also, for example, in the office program Word, or in mail client Outlook.
Here is the simplest action plan:
- Pressing "Print Screen" or "Alt+Print Screen". Depending on what you need.
- Open "Paint".
- Upload the data to the clipboard.
- Let's create a file.
Also the simplest way To create a screenshot, use the “Scissors” utility. It will help you copy any part of our screen. You can find it by Start→All Programs→Accessories→Snip. 
In the window open application Click the arrow to the right of the “Create” button and select what we need: a rectangular area, a screenshot of the entire screen, a randomly defined shape or a simple window. If you need to save a rectangular part of the screen, click “rectangle”; if you want to specify the outline of a figure, click “free shape”. Next, click on the “Create” button itself. The screen will then change color and you can select the area to take a screenshot. It would not be superfluous to say that when the program is opened, it is automatically configured to select an area. Next, a window should open for saving and editing this screenshot:
You will find the Pen and Marker drawing tools here. Erasers can remove all your edits. Everything is saved on a floppy disk. We recommend saving in JPEG format, since this program cannot create a transparent PNG image.
ABOUT transparent pictures will be stated below. And if you decide to create a smaller image size, you can always come back to this later.
Floomby program for creating screenshots
You can also use special programs from other developers. ABOUT the best utilities This kind of talk will be discussed.
Let's start with Floomby, a very interesting program with its own characteristics.
Program page (Russian): www.flowby.ru
Platform: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Language: Russian
Spreading: for free
Download: www.floomby.ru/client/FloombySetup_ru.exe
Size: 2.8 MB
Using this program, you can immediately send the created screenshot to the Internet. Simply put, you instantly receive a URL link to your screenshot taken from the Internet, which you have the right to send to anyone using: Skype, mail, social network VKontakte, etc. When you first log into the program, you will be prompted to register for full access to the program's capabilities. You don’t have to go through it, because everything you need is ready to start. Let's get down to business, a blue icon with the English letter “f” has appeared at the bottom of the taskbar; if you click on it, a new program window will pop up.
Everything is quite simple: if you want to select a square or rectangular area, click on the “Fragment” function button; you can also do this using the “Ctrl+Print Screen” key combination; if you need to take a screenshot of your monitor screen, the “Screen” button will help. For example, you need a certain fragment of the screen or something else, to do this you need to select it (fragment), after which a window of this type will appear:
There are a couple here the right tools, which make it possible to draw on the taken screenshot. At the bottom of the pop-up window you need to enter a new name for created file, then click “Submit”. Immediately after clicking, a window for sending a new file to the Internet will appear for a moment, after which a window of the following type will appear:
Here you have the opportunity to click on the “Open” button link in the Internet browser, from where you can save the finished picture (screenshot) to disk. Or click on “Copy” to transfer the link to another person. This link will look like this: flowby.ru/s2/######. This link will be stored in the “History” section of the program itself, that is, it will always be available at any time. Also from there you can delete old, unnecessary screenshots from the Internet.
How to take a screenshot on a computer with a simple program if there is no Print Screen button
It happens that the “Print Screen” button is simply physically absent on computer keyboard, and a screenshot of the screen is very necessary. To avoid installing large and often paid programs, it is possible to take advantage of the capabilities of one small program called SnapaShot, which does not need to be installed (Portable). After launching this program, this dim window will pop up:
You just need to move it to the part of the screen that you want to save, then click on the buttons: one of them performs the function of copying to the clipboard, and the other simply saves the screenshot (image file) to the computer. If you want to take a screenshot of the full screen, you just need to maximize the program window to fill the entire monitor display. As a matter of fact, this program is very functional, in addition to the above, it can take a snapshot from any video that is being played.
How to take a transparent screenshot
Another quite interesting one program for creating screenshots- “PrtScr”, which has in its arsenal the function of making screenshots transparent, but there is one thing, but - it’s on English language. But don't worry, now I'll demonstrate how to work with it.
Program page (English): fiastarta.com
Platform: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Language: English
Spreading: for free
Download: http://www.fiastarta.com/PrtScr/PrtScrSetup.exe
Size: 2.4 MB
Perhaps some visitors will wonder what transparent screenshots mean. I'll explain with an example. After I took two identical screenshots in different formats, then in a graphics editor I superimposed them on another picture (image):
On the right, as you can see, is an opaque JPEG image. Please pay attention. I have selected a completely arbitrary area, but the edges are framed by a rectangle (unlike other programs in which it is white, here the PrtScr program adds a slightly visible background effect. The fragment on the left, which was originally saved as transparent PNG format. It simply applies without any rectangular borders. Images of this type are very easy and imperceptibly superimposed on other files and the result is nothing at all.
This program after launch it will be located in the taskbar tray in the form of a regular icon, clicking on it with the right mouse button from context menu you need to select the “Capture screen now” item: 
After which the screen will change color and right side The following prompt will appear:
The designation for this is as follows: an arbitrary area of the monitor screen is selected with the left mouse button or the “Alt+Print Screen” button combination, and when you hold down the “Ctrl” button, a rectangular area will be selected. The right mouse button is used to draw on the screen and select the required area for a screenshot. By clicking on an arbitrary location, a screenshot of the entire screen is generated. When you combine the hot keys “Ctrl+Print Screen”, the magnifying glass will be launched at maximum magnification, where using the “Ctrl” button you can select the desired area with pixel accuracy. Next, after you have taken the desired screenshot, it will appear in the form of a cute flying object, and a window will also pop up to save the results. In the image, this screenshot is circled in red.
That’s actually all I wanted to tell you, dear readers, about how you can easily take a screenshot of your own computer screen. As you already understood from this article, to carry out this manipulation you can use the built-in tools Windows systems, and third-party software. Which method you choose to take screenshots is up to you. I also suggest you watch the video instructions on how to how to take a screenshot on a computer. Good luck.
From time to time, a computer user needs to save the screen image that he sees on the monitor. Interesting point may occur while running a program, browsing a website, or other actions. To denote the result of the photographing process, there is a special term - screenshot (derived from the English word screenshot).
Thus, screenshot of the screen windows computer XP, 7, 8 and 10 is an image saved as a file that the user sees on his monitor. It can be used as an independent image, inserted as an illustration into a document of one format or another, or published on the Internet.
Here are some examples where taking a screenshot of your screen can be useful.
During your work, you encounter a problem that your knowledge is not enough to solve. You can involve a familiar specialist in solving it, but you can only contact him by e-mail. You can describe the problem, but it will take a lot of time. And if you send a “photographed” problem, it will be presented as accurately as possible.
Another case. Let's say you are describing to a friend how to use a new computer product. If each action is illustrated with an image from the computer screen, the instructions will turn out simply wonderful.
If you are a student or a student, then your completed essays (coursework, diploma) should be well illustrated. This will help you get a good grade and a high score.
If you are fond of computer games, then you can confirm the achievement of unattainable levels by photographing the climax moment from the screen.
How to quickly take a screenshot on Windows XP, 7, 8 and 10? Print Screen button on the keyboard
The easiest way to take screenshots is to use the “Print Screen” button on your computer. On some keyboards it may be labeled "Prt Scr". When you click on “Print Screen” there are no external effects. There are no clicks or flashes. But after pressing, unbeknownst to us, the screen image will be recorded in the computer’s memory.
It is important to remember that this is still a “raw” image. It is not yet recorded as a file and may be lost because it is only stored on the clipboard. In order to write an image to disk as a graphic file or insert it into a document as an illustration, additional steps are required.
You can open one of the graphic editors (MS Paint, Photoshop or similar) and press Ctrl+V or Shift+Ins to paste into the work area.
You can insert an image by selecting the “Insert” command after clicking the right mouse button. Another way: select “Edit” – “Paste” from the command menu. The listed commands almost always work, so in the future we will not repeat the instructions for the “Insert” operation. Similarly, you can insert a screen image into open document MS Word.
To consolidate the skill, we will perform it step by step practical example in MS Paint (installed on almost every computer):
– click on the Start button in the lower left corner of the screen
– in the list that opens, select “All programs”
– on the list installed programs select "Standard"
– open MS Paint (Paint.net can be installed instead of MS Paint)
– insert a photo using one of the methods described above.
After all the steps in the program work area, you should see what was on the screen at the moment you clicked Print button Screen on the keyboard. To save the image on your computer, follow the commands File – Save As. In the dialog box that opens, select the folder to save, specify the file name and its format.
When you insert a photo into Word document you need to indicate the insertion location. To do this, click the mouse in the desired place or move the text blinking cursor using the cursor keys. Check whether the blinking cursor is in the place where you want to insert the photo. Perform the insert.
As a result, the scheme for obtaining a screenshot is as follows:
– press the Print Screen button on the computer
– open the desired program
– insert a screenshot
– save the photo or document.
If you need to take a picture not of the entire screen, but only active window, then instead of the Print Screen key on your laptop or computer keyboard, use the Alt+Print Screen key combination. Otherwise, operations are performed in the same way as with the whole screen.
The described methods for taking pictures are universal and work in all versions of Windows.
Working with Scissors
In relatively new Windows versions(Vista, Windows 7 and above) there is a more convenient tool for “photographing”. This is the program “Scissors” or “Snipping Tool”. If you have one of the listed versions installed, do next steps:
– click on the “Start” button on the taskbar
– select “All programs”
– in the list that opens, select “Standard”
– inside the standard ones, open the “Scissors” program.
If you don’t find such a program in the list of standard ones, it means it is not included in your operating system. Then use the method described above. Getting started with Scissors: a small window appears, outside of which the image on the screen is slightly blurry. The mouse cursor will change from an arrow to a plus sign. With this cursor you can select any part of the screen (even the whole one).
– to select, press the left mouse button in one of the corners of the intended rectangular area and, without releasing the button, move the cursor to the opposite corner. As soon as you release the mouse button, the image you selected will be transferred to a small program. With its help, you can perform simple editing and save a screenshot.
Review of programs for creating screenshots
If you often have to take screenshots, then to facilitate the work of “photographing” and editing, you can use one of the specially created programs. Their list is very impressive and includes both paid and free versions. Among free programs you can find some very decent ones.
Some free “photographers” will be discussed further.
– convenient, fast, multifunctional tool. Allows you to “photograph” both the entire screen and part of it, edit the image, and save it in many popular formats and with different levels of quality.
For those who often publish screenshots on the Internet, . If, after clicking on the “Send” button, you select “on Floomby.ru”, the photo will be automatically published online. You receive a link that you can use to post on social network, on the forum, etc.
For lovers computer games Hot Key Screenshot will do. It instantly creates a screenshot of a page or website and, after pressing a certain key, saves it in a special folder called pic (in the same place where the program is located). No installation required.
Learn how to take screenshots for free. You will be able to capture wonderful moments.
At the moment, or in other words, a screenshot is an instant photo from the screen. Sooner or later, a novice computer user is faced with the question: how to take a screenshot of the screen. For example, a similar question may arise when you need to send a screenshot of your screen to a computer specialist to visually familiarize yourself with any problem you have in the system. You've probably already seen pictures online, both from the entire screen and from individual areas of it. This article will show you how to take a quick and easy screenshot.
How to take a screenshot of the entire screen
You can take a screenshot (screen, screenshot) of the entire working area of the screen with just one key - < PrtSc>(Print Screen), which is usually located in the upper right part of the keyboard.
When you press this key, nothing happens to indicate that the operation has been completed and it seems as if nothing happened. In fact, a screenshot of the screen has already been taken and placed in the form of an ordinary graphic. Now you need to extract this file from the clipboard and save it on your computer. To do this, you need to open any program (for example Paint - standard Windows editor), intended for processing graphic files and running the standard command<Ctrl+V> insert a screenshot of the screen into the program. After that, you can do whatever you want with the screen: cut out individual areas, put graphic and text marks on it, convert it to another format, or simply save it without changes.
How to take a screenshot of a window
Even experienced users often do not know about this method, and to take a screenshot of a separate, rather than the entire screen, they use a graphic editor, cutting out the desired area from the image. All you need to do is press a key combination<Alt+PrtSc> and a snapshot of the active window will be placed on the clipboard, from where it can be retrieved using the method described above.
If there are several windows open, then activate the one you need by moving the mouse pointer to the window title and clicking<Alt+PrtSc> take a picture of it.
How to take a screenshot of any area of the screen
To take a screenshot of not the entire screen, but some part of it, you can take a full screenshot, then use a graphic editor (for example, Paint) to select the desired area of the screen from the image, or use the standard “Scissors” program.
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