How To Take A Screenshot

Windows XP

  1. Ensure the screenshot you wish to take is visible on your screen and press the Print Screen (PrtScrn) button on your keyboard.
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  2. Open Microsoft Word or Microsoft Paint
  3. Paste the image into the program by holding Ctrl and pressing V, or on the menu Click Edit -> Paste
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  4. Click File -> Save As, change the type to PNG or JPG, and choose a location to save the file, Example: Desktop
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Windows Vista

  1. The Same procedure as Windows XP is available or open a program called Snipping Tool (type Snipping in the "Start Search" area of the start menu).
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  2. Click on the arrow next to the "NEW" Button, then click "Full Screen Snip"
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  3. Click on the Save Button (or File -> Save As), and choose a location to save the file, Example: Desktop
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Windows 7

  1. The Same procedure as Windows XP and Windows Vista are available