Taking a screenshot on a computer depends on the operating system you are using. Here are the common methods for Windows, macOS, and Linux:
### Windows:
1. **Capture the Entire Screen:**
– Press the “PrtScn” (Print Screen) key on your keyboard. This captures the entire screen.
– To save the screenshot, open an image editor (like Microsoft Paint), paste the screenshot (Ctrl + V), and then save the file.
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2. **Capture the Active Window:**
– To capture only the active window, press “Alt + PrtScn.”
– Open an image editor, paste, and save the screenshot.
3. **Snipping Tool (Windows 7, 8.1, 10) or Snip & Sketch (Windows 10):**
– Search for “Snipping Tool” or “Snip & Sketch” in the Start menu.
– Open the tool, select the type of snip you want, and capture the desired area.
4. **Snip & Sketch Shortcut (Windows 10):**
– Press “Win + Shift + S” to open Snip & Sketch in snipping mode. Select the area to capture.
### macOS:
1. **Capture the Entire Screen:**
– Press “Command (⌘) + Shift + 3” to capture the entire screen.
– The screenshot is automatically saved to your desktop.
2. **Capture a Selected Portion:**
– Press “Command (⌘) + Shift + 4” and then drag to select the area you want to capture.
– Release the mouse button, and the screenshot is saved to your desktop.
3. **Capture a Specific Window:**
– Press “Command (⌘) + Shift + 4,” then press the “Spacebar.” Click on the window you want to capture.
### Linux (GNOME Desktop Environment):
1. **Capture the Entire Screen:**
– Press “PrtScn” to capture the whole screen.
– Screenshots are usually saved in your Pictures directory.
2. **Capture a Selected Portion:**
– Press “Shift + PrtScn” or “Ctrl + Shift + PrtScn,” then select the area to capture.
3. **Capture a Specific Window:**
– Press “Alt + PrtScn” to capture the active window.
Keep in mind that the specific keys or shortcuts might vary depending on your keyboard layout and system configurations. If you’re using a different desktop environment on Linux, the screenshot tools and shortcuts may be different.
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