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How To Screenshot On An Acer Laptop

by Simon Todd
How To Screenshot On An Acer Laptop

Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Screenshots on an Acer Laptop

Taking screenshots on an Acer laptop is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. This guide will walk you through the process of taking a screenshot on your Acer laptop.

1. Locate the “Print Screen” button on your keyboard. It is usually located near the top right corner of the keyboard and may be labeled as “PrtScn” or “PrntScrn”.

2. Press and hold down the “Fn” key, which is usually located at the bottom left corner of your keyboard, while pressing and releasing the Print Screen button once. This will take a screenshot of your entire screen and save it to your clipboard.

3. Open an image editing program such as Microsoft Paint or Adobe Photoshop to paste in your screenshot from the clipboard by pressing Ctrl + V (or Command + V if you are using Mac). You can then edit or crop out any unnecessary parts from this image before saving it to your computer as an image file (such as .jpg or .png).

4. If you would like to take a screenshot of only one window instead, press Alt + Print Screen instead when Step 2 above was performed instead; this will capture only one window instead of capturing everything on screen at once! Then proceed with Step 3 above for further editing before saving it as an image file onto your computer!

How to Use the Built-in Screenshot Tool on Your Acer Laptop

Taking screenshots on your Acer laptop is a simple process. With the built-in screenshot tool, you can capture images of whatever is currently displayed on your laptop’s screen. This guide will walk you through the steps to take a screenshot using this tool.

1. Locate the “Print Screen” button on your keyboard. It is usually located near the top right corner of the keyboard and may be labeled as “PrtScn” or “PrntScrn”.

2. Press and hold down the “Fn” key while pressing and releasing the Print Screen button once to take a full-screen screenshot or twice to take a partial-screen screenshot (the latter will allow you to select an area of your screen).

3. Open Paint, Microsoft Word, or any other image editing program that allows you to paste images from clipboard into it by pressing Ctrl + V simultaneously after taking a screenshot with Print Screen button (or Fn + PrtScn).

4. Paste in your captured image by pressing Ctrl + V simultaneously again and save it as an image file (.jpg, .png etc.). You can now share this file with others or use it for other purposes such as creating presentations or documents!

Q&A

Q: How do I take a screenshot on an Acer laptop?

A: To take a screenshot on an Acer laptop, press the “PrtSc” (Print Screen) key located near the top right of your keyboard. This will capture the entire screen and save it to your clipboard. You can then paste it into any image editing program or document to save it as an image file. Alternatively, you can also use the Windows Snipping Tool to capture specific areas of your screen.