How do I capture a Screenshot?

Description

You are probably asking yourself “Why would I a create a screenshot?”

In the course of submitting a Service Request to the Help Desk we may need for you provide a screenshot to help us with understanding your issue.

For your convenience we are providing links to instructions on how to create a screenshot on several of the most popular operating systems…


Windows 10

There are a few ways to capture screenshots in Windows 10. You can capture the full screen, Rectangular Snip, Freeform Snip, Window Snip, Fullscreen Snip. Here are links from Microsoft Support on the two most basic methods:

PrtScn is an easy method to capture the whole screen, saving it to your Pictures folder
• Keyboard shortcut for print screen

Snip & Sketch will allow you annotate your screenshots
• How to take and annotate screenshots on Windows 10

Optional article
7 ways you can take screenshots in Windows 10 - CNET


macOS

You can capture the entire screen, a window, or just a portion of the screen.
• How to take a screenshot on your Mac
• How to capture a portion of the screen
• How to capture a window or menu

• Take a screenshot on your Mac - Apple Support


iOS

You can take a picture of the screen, just as it appears, or a recording of actions on the screen, to share with others or use in documents.
• Take a screenshot or screen recording on iPhone - Apple Support


Android

You can take a picture (screenshot) or record a video of your phone’s screen. After you capture your screen, you can view, edit, and share the image or video.
• Take a screenshot or record your screen on your Android device - Android Help


Chromebook

Let this video and the steps below guide you for all your Chromebook screenshot needs…
How to Take Full Screenshots - Google Chromebooks