Step-by-Step Guide: How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Windows 10
Taking a scrolling screenshot on Windows 10 is a great way to capture an entire webpage or document in one image. This guide will walk you through the steps of taking a scrolling screenshot on Windows 10.
Step 1: Open the page or document you want to take a scrolling screenshot of. Make sure that all the content you want to capture is visible on your screen.
Step 2: Press the “Windows” key and “Shift” key at the same time, then press “S” (the shortcut for snipping tool). This will open up the Snipping Tool window.
Step 3: Click on “New” and select “Scrolling Window” from the drop-down menu. Your cursor will turn into a crosshair, which you can use to select an area of your screen that you want to capture in your screenshot.
Step 4: Once you have selected an area, click and drag it down until all of your desired content is included in the selection box. When finished, release your mouse button and click “Save As…” at the top right corner of Snipping Tool window to save your image as either .png or .jpg file format onto your computer’s hard drive or cloud storage service such as Dropbox or Google Drive for easy access later on.
Step 5: You have now successfully taken a scrolling screenshot!
Tips and Tricks for Taking the Perfect Scrolling Screenshot on Windows 10
1. Make sure you have the latest version of Windows 10 installed. Scrolling screenshots are only available on Windows 10 version 1809 or later.
2. Open the app or webpage you want to take a scrolling screenshot of and press the “PrtScn” button on your keyboard to capture a full-screen screenshot.
3. Go to the Start menu and type “Snip & Sketch” in the search bar, then open it from the list of results that appear below it.
4. Click on “New” in Snip & Sketch, then select “Scroll Capture” from the drop-down menu that appears next to it.
5. Your screen will dim and you will be able to scroll down through your page while Snip & Sketch captures each part as an image file until you reach its end point or click on “Stop” at any time during this process if needed before reaching its end point .
6. Once finished, click on “Done” in Snip & Sketch and save your scrolling screenshot as an image file by clicking on File > Save As… in Snip & Sketch’s main window .
Q&A
Q1: How do I take a scrolling screenshot on Windows 10?
A1: To take a scrolling screenshot on Windows 10, press the “Windows + Shift + S” keys simultaneously. This will open the snipping toolbar which allows you to select an area of your screen to capture. Once you have selected the area, click on the “Scroll Capture” button and then use your mouse or trackpad to scroll down and capture more of the page. When you are finished, click “Done” and save your image as a PNG file.
Q2: What is the best way to edit my scrolling screenshot?
A2: The best way to edit your scrolling screenshot is with an image editing program such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP. These programs allow you to crop, resize, adjust colors, add text and other effects to make your screenshots look professional.
