How to Take a Screenshot on a Laptop and MacBook

In this article we will learn how to take a screenshot on a laptop اور MacBook.

How to Take a Screenshot on a Windows Laptop

Take a Screenshot on laptop Using the Print Screen (PrtSc) Key

1. Locate the Print Screen key:
   It is usually labeled as PrtSc, PrtScn یا Print Screen. You can find it on the top row of your keyboard often near the Function keys (F1, F2, etc.).
   
2. Take a screenshot of the whole screen:
   Press the PrtSc key once. This copies the whole screen to the clipboard (temporary storage).
   
3. Paste the screenshot:
   Open an app like Paint یا Microsoft Word.
   Press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot.
   You can now save the image by clicking File > Save As and choose a name and location.
   

Take a Screenshot on laptop Using Windows + Print Screen Keys

1. Press the Windows key + PrtSc together.
   
2. The screen will dim for a moment which means the screenshot was taken and saved automatically.
   
3. Find your screenshot in the folder:
   This PC > Pictures > Screenshots
   

Take a Screenshot on laptop Using Snipping Tools

1. Open the tool and click New to take a new screenshot.
   
2. You can select a specific part of the screen to capture.
   
3. After capturing save your screenshot using the Save option.

How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac Laptop (MacBook)

Take a Screenshot on MacBook by Capturing the Entire Screen

1. Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 3 together.
   
2. You will hear a camera shutter sound.
3. The screenshot is saved on your desktop automatically.

Take a Screenshot on MacBook by Capture a Portion of the Screen

1. Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 together.
   
2. The cursor will turn into a crosshair.
   
3. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
   
4. Release the mouse button to take the screenshot.
   
5. The image will be saved on the desktop.
   

Take a Screenshot on MacBook by Capturing a Specific Window

1. Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 then press the Spacebar.
   
2. The cursor will turn into a camera icon.
   
3. Click the window you want to capture.
   
4. The screenshot will be saved on the desktop.

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