To make a screenshot on a laptop, here are the key ways depending on your operating system and preferred method: For Windows laptops:
- Press the Print Screen key (often labeled PrtSc or PrtScn) to capture the entire screen. Then paste (Ctrl+V) into an image editor like Paint to save it.
- Press Windows key + PrtSc to capture the whole screen and automatically save the screenshot in the Pictures > Screenshots folder.
- Press Alt + PrtSc to capture only the active window. Paste it into an image editor to save.
- Use Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool panel to capture a rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen screenshot, which copies to clipboard and shows a notification for saving/editing.
For Mac laptops:
- Press Shift + Command + 3 to capture the entire screen.
- Press Shift + Command + 4 to capture a selected portion.
- Press Shift + Command + 5 to open the screenshot tool with options including full screen, window, or selected portion capture.
These methods cover the most common and easiest ways to take screenshots on laptops with Windows or macOS.
