Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Screenshots on Microsoft Surface Laptop
Taking screenshots on a Microsoft Surface Laptop is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. This guide will walk you through the process of taking and saving screenshots on your Surface Laptop.
Step 1: Prepare to Take the Screenshot
Before taking your screenshot, make sure that you have everything ready and in place. Open any applications or windows that you want to include in the screenshot, and arrange them as desired. Once everything is ready, move on to Step 2.
Step 2: Take the Screenshot
To take a screenshot of your entire screen, press and hold down the “Windows” key (located between the Ctrl and Alt keys) along with the “PrtScn” (Print Screen) key at the same time for one second. Your screen will dim briefly to indicate that a screenshot has been taken successfully.
If you only want to take a screenshot of an active window instead of your entire screen, press and hold down both “Alt” and “PrtScn” keys at once for one second instead. Again, your screen will dim briefly when this is done correctly.
Step 3: Save Your Screenshot
After taking your screenshot, it will be saved automatically as an image file in your Pictures folder under “Screenshots” subfolder by default; however, if you wish to save it elsewhere or change its name before saving it then follow these steps:
1) Go into File Explorer by pressing Windows + E keys together;
2) Navigate into Pictures > Screenshots folder;
3) Right-click on the most recently taken screenshot file;
4) Select either “Copy” or “Cut” from context menu depending upon whether you want to keep original file intact or not;
5) Navigate into desired location where you want this file saved;
6) Right-click inside this location window & select “Paste”;
7) If needed then rename this pasted file before clicking “Save”.
How to Use the Windows 10 Snipping Tool for Capturing Screenshots on Microsoft Surface Laptop
Taking screenshots on a Microsoft Surface Laptop is easy with the Windows 10 Snipping Tool. This tool allows you to capture any part of your screen and save it as an image file. Here’s how to use the Windows 10 Snipping Tool for capturing screenshots on a Microsoft Surface Laptop:
1. Open the Start menu and type “Snipping Tool” in the search bar. Select “Snipping Tool” from the list of results that appear.
2. Once you open the Snipping Tool, click on “New” to start taking a screenshot of your screen or any part of it that you want to capture. You can also select different types of snips such as free-form, rectangular, window or full-screen snip by clicking on their respective icons at the top left corner of the window.
3. After selecting your desired type of snip, drag your mouse cursor over whatever area you want to capture and release it when done selecting an area for capturing screenshot(s).
4. The captured screenshot will be displayed in a new window where you can make further edits if needed using various tools available at top right corner such as pen, highlighter etc., before saving it as an image file (JPEG/PNG/GIF).
5 To save your edited screenshot click on “File > Save As…” option from menu bar at top left corner and choose desired location for saving image file along with its name and format (JPEG/PNG/GIF). Finally click “Save” button to complete process successfully!
Q&A
Q: How do I take a screenshot on my Microsoft Surface Laptop?
A: To take a screenshot on your Microsoft Surface Laptop, press and hold the Windows logo button and the Volume Down button at the same time. The screen will dim briefly to indicate that a screenshot has been taken. The image will be saved in your Pictures folder under Screenshots.
