Learn How to Take and Save a Screenshot
A simple step-by-step tutorial showing you how to capture your computer screen and save screenshots on Windows.
Watch Tutorial →Learn. Capture. Save.
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Steps Covered in This Tutorial
Open Snipping Tool
Find and launch Snipping Tool from the Windows Start menu.
Capture Your Screen
Select New and choose the area you want to capture.
Save Your Screenshot
Choose where to save your screenshot and enter a filename.
View Your Image
Open the saved image to confirm that your screenshot is available.
Video Transcript
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Full Tutorial Transcript
EnglishIntroduction: Welcome! In this tutorial, I will show you how to take and save a screenshot on a Windows computer.
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Step 2: Click the New button to begin taking a screenshot.
Step 3: Drag your mouse over the area of the screen you want to capture.
Step 4: Click the Save button, choose a location and enter a file name.
Step 5: Navigate to the location where you saved the screenshot and open it.
Conclusion: Congratulations! You now know how to take and save a screenshot on Windows.