Creating a Screenshot
TOPIC
This article explains how to create a screenshot file, which may help for technical support purposes.
DISCUSSION
On a Windows system with a full-size keyboard:
- Press the "PrtScn" (Print Screen) key to copy the current screen into the clipoard
- Start Paint (under Windows Accessories in the Start menu)
- Press Ctrl+V or select the Paste button
- If desired, use the crop tool to select a specific area of the screenshot
- Save the picture in the PNG or JPEG format
On a notebook keyboard it may be necessary to press a "Fn" (function) or similar key together with the print screen key in order to achieve the desired effect.
ARTICLE INFORMATION
| Article ID: | 14-138 |
|---|---|
| Platform: | Windows |
| Products: | All |
| Additional Keywords: | None |
| Last Update: | 2014-03-13 |
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