Taking Screenshots on Windows
- Full Screen: Press the PrtScn key. This copies the entire screen to your clipboard. You can then paste it into an application like Paint or Word.
- Active Window: Press Alt + PrtScn to copy only the currently active window.
- Save Instantly (Windows 10 & 11): Press Windows Key + PrtScn. The screen will dim briefly, and the screenshot will be saved automatically in the Pictures > Screenshots folder.
- Snipping Tool / Snip & Sketch: Use the Snipping Tool (search for it in the Start Menu) for more control, allowing you to capture a specific area, window, or free-form shape.
Taking Screenshots on macOS
- Full Screen: Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 3. The screenshot will be saved as a file on your desktop.
- Selected Area: Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4. Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
- Specific Window: Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, then press the Spacebar. Your cursor will change to a camera. Click on the window you want to capture.
Taking Screenshots on iPhone (with Side Button)
- Quickly press and release the Side Button and the Volume Up button at the same time.
- The screen will flash, and a thumbnail will appear in the bottom corner. Tap the thumbnail to edit or swipe it away to save it to your Photos app.
Taking Screenshots on Android (Most Devices)
- The most common method is to press the Power Button and the Volume Down button simultaneously.
- Hold them for a second until you see a flash or animation, indicating the screenshot was taken.
- Note: Methods can vary slightly by manufacturer and model. Some phones allow palm swipe gestures or assistant commands.