2.19.6. How to take screenshot

In Windows, screenshots can be taken in several ways:

• For all versions
• Windows 7-10
• Windows 8-10

The methods for taking a screenshot vary across different versions of Windows (for example, in Windows 8 or 10, you can save a screenshot by pressing a keyboard shortcut), but one method remains the same for all versions. To use it, follow these steps:

1. Open the app you want to take a screenshot of.
2. On your keyboard, press the Prt Sc key to take a screenshot and copy it to the clipboard (this key may have different names on different keyboards, such as PrtScr, Print Scrn, or Print Screen):
3. Open the Paint app (usually located in the "Start" menu under "All Programs → Accessories").
4. In the window that opens, press Ctrl+V to paste the screenshot you copied from the clipboard.
5. Press Ctrl+S or select "Save As" from the "File" menu, then specify the path and name of the file you want to save.

To take a screenshot, you can use the Snipping Tool app. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the app you want to take a screenshot of.
2. Open the Snipping Tool app (usually located in the "Start" menu under "All Programs → Accessories").
3. Click "Create":
4. Select the desired area of the screen, and a window will open where you can edit and save the screenshot.
5. Press Ctrl+S or select "Save As" from the "File" menu, then specify the path and name of the file you want to save.

In Windows 8.1 and 10, you can take and save a screenshot by pressing the Win+PrtSc keys:

The screenshot file will be saved to the "Screenshots" folder. This folder is usually located at "Users → Your username → Pictures → Screenshots", or you can access it via "This PC → Pictures → Screenshots".

There is no one-size-fits-all method for taking screenshots in Linux. It all depends on the distribution and desktop environment you are using.

• GNOME desktop environment
• GIMP

In GNOME, the Gnome-Screenshot app is installed and enabled by default. To take a screenshot, press the Prt Sc key on your keyboard (this key may be labeled differently on some keyboards, such as PrtScr, Print Scrn, or Print Screen):

A window will then appear asking you to save the screenshot file; you will need to specify its location and name.

The GIMP app is a free graphics editor that allows you to take screenshots. To use it, follow these steps:

1. If GIMP isn't installed on your device, there are several ways to install it:
   • Download and install the appropriate version of the app from the official site.
   • In the package manager or app store, search for gimp and install it.
   • Run the following command in the terminal for your distribution and method:
     • Ubuntu/Debian:
       • Installation using snap:

         sudo snap install gimp

       • Installation using apt:

         sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp
         sudo apt update
         sudo apt install gimp

       • Installation using flatpack:

         sudo apt install flatpak
         sudo flatpak install https://flathub.org/repo/appstream/org.gimp.GIMP.flatpakref

     • CentOS:

       sudo yum install gimp

     • Fedora:

       dnf install gimp

2. Open the GIMP editor and, from the "File" menu, select "Create → Screenshot".
3. Select the type of screenshot you want (single window, full screen, or a specific area) and click "Screenshot".
4. The screenshot will open in the editor. Press Ctrl+S (or Ctrl+Shift+S), or go to the "File" menu, select "Save As", then choose where to save the file and enter a name for it.

All methods are listed on the official site.

To take a screenshot, follow these steps:

• Full-screen screenshot:
  1. Press the Shift+⌘+3 shortcut to take a screenshot of all windows.
  2. Once the process is complete, the screenshot will be saved to your desktop.
• Screenshot of a specific window:
  1. Press the Shift+⌘+4 shortcut.
  2. Press Space, and the cursor will turn into a camera icon.
  3. Click on the desired window.
  4. Once the process is complete, the screenshot will be saved to your desktop.

The method for taking a screenshot on a specific device depends on the OS version, the device manufacturer, and the firmware being used.

The most common methods:

• Press the power button and the volume down button at the same time, and hold them down for a couple of seconds (the most common method).
• Press the power button and the "Home" button at the same time, and hold them down for a couple of seconds.
• Press the power button and the "Back" button at the same time, and hold them down for a couple of seconds.
• Press the power-off button and select "Screenshot" ("Take screenshot"). This method is often available on custom ROMs.
• On Xiaomi devices running recent versions of MIUI, you can take a screenshot by swiping down with three fingers from the top of the screen.

You can also use specialized apps to take screenshots, such as the free, open-source app Screenshot Tile (for Android 7.0 and later).

After taking a screenshot, a notification will appear in the notification shade. The screenshot can usually be found in the "Pictures/Screenshots" folder or in the gallery.

All methods are listed on the official site.

To take a screenshot, follow these steps:

• On iPhone X and later:
  1. Press the side button and the volume up button at the same time (it's easier to press the volume up button a split second after the side button).
  2. Release the buttons quickly (if you hold them down too long, Siri will launch).
  3. A thumbnail of the photo will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. Do one of the following:
     • Click the thumbnail to add images and text using the "Markup" feature.
     • Tap and hold the thumbnail to share the screenshot.
     • To remove a thumbnail, swipe it to the left.
• On iPhone 8 and earlier models, and on iPad:
  1. Press the top or side button and the "Home" button at the same time (it's easier to press the "Home" button a split second after the top or side button).
  2. Release the buttons quickly.
  3. A thumbnail of the photo will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. Do one of the following:
     • Click the thumbnail to add images and text using the "Markup" feature.
     • Tap and hold the thumbnail to share the screenshot.
     • To remove a thumbnail, swipe it to the left.

You can find the screenshots you've taken in the Photos app under "Screenshots".