How to take screenshot in laptop

Taking a screenshot on a laptop is a simple process and can be done using built-in keyboard shortcuts. Here's how to do it on Windows and macOS:

Windows:

1. Full Screen:

   - Press the "PrtScn" (Print Screen) key. This will capture the entire screen.

   - To save the screenshot, open an image editing software like Paint or Microsoft Word, and press "Ctrl + V" to paste the screenshot. Then, save the file.

2. Active Window:

   - To capture only the active window, press "Alt + PrtScn" (Print Screen).

   - Open an image editing software, paste the screenshot using "Ctrl + V," and save the file.

 3. Snipping Tool (Windows 7 and later):

   - Search for "Snipping Tool" in the Start menu and open it.

   - Click on "New" and select the area you want to capture.

   - Save the screenshot using the "Save" option in the Snipping Tool.

4. Windows Key + Shift + S (Windows 10 and later):

   - Press "Windows Key + Shift + S" to open the snipping tool in Windows 10.

   - Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.

   - The screenshot will be copied to the clipboard and can be pasted into an image editing software.

macOS:

1. Full Screen:

   - Press "Cmd + Shift + 3" to capture the entire screen.

   - The screenshot will be saved to the desktop by default.

2. Partial Screen:

   - Press "Cmd + Shift + 4" and use the crosshair cursor to select the area you want to capture.

   - Release the mouse button to take the screenshot.

   - The screenshot will be saved to the desktop by default.

3. Window:

   - Press "Cmd + Shift + 4" followed by the Spacebar.

   - Click on the window you want to capture.

   - The screenshot will be saved to the desktop by default.

These methods should cover most scenarios for taking screenshots on both Windows and macOS laptops. Choose the method that best fits your needs and preferences.