how to do screenshot in laptop

To take a screenshot on a laptop, the method depends on the operating system (Windows or macOS) and the keys available on the keyboard.

For Windows laptops:

1. Full Screen Screenshot: Press the Windows key + PrtSc (Print Screen) simultaneously. The screen will briefly dim, and the screenshot will be saved automatically in the "Pictures > Screenshots" folder.
2. Active Window Screenshot: Click on the window you want to capture, then press Alt + PrtSc. Paste the screenshot into an image editor (like Paint) with Ctrl + V and save it.
3. Using Snipping Tool: Press Windows key + Shift + S to open the snipping toolbar, choose a capture mode (rectangular, freeform, window, fullscreen), select the area, then save or edit the screenshot from the notification.
4. Print Screen Key Alone: Press PrtSc to copy the screen to the clipboard, then paste it in an image editor and save it.

Some laptops may require pressing the Fn key + PrtSc due to keyboard layout.

For Mac laptops:

• Full Screen: Press Shift + Command + 3.
• Portion of Screen: Press Shift + Command + 4 , then drag to select the area.
• Specific Window: Press Shift + Command + 4 , then press the Space bar and click the window.

Screenshots will be saved to the desktop by default. These are the most common and easy methods for laptop screenshots in Windows and Mac systems.