How to Screenshot on Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide

Taking a screenshot on a Chromebook is quick and easy, if you want to capture the entire screen, a specific portion or even a window. Chromebooks have built-in shortcuts and tools that help capturing and managing screenshots quickly. We will walk you through some methods on how to screenshot on Chromebook.

Method1: How to Take a Full-Screen Screenshot

If you want to capture everything displayed on your Chromebook’s screen, follow these steps:

Keyboard Shortcut Method

1. Press Ctrl + Show Windows (🔲) at the same time.

2. The screen will flash for a moment, indicating that the screenshot has been captured.
3. A notification will appear in the bottom-right corner of the screen, allowing you to open or edit the screenshot.
4. Your screenshot will be saved automatically in the Downloads folder under My Files.

Alternative Method (Using Quick Settings)

1. Click on the Time at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
2. Select the Screen capture option.
3. Choose Full Screen and click anywhere to capture the screen.

This method is helpful if you prefer using the touchscreen or mouse instead of keyboard shortcuts.

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Method 2: How to Screenshot a Specific Area of the Screen

Sometimes, you only need to capture a portion of your screen instead of the whole display. Here’s how:

Keyboard Shortcut Method

1. Press Shift + Ctrl + Show Windows (🔲) simultaneously.

2. Your screen will slightly dim, and your cursor will turn into a crosshair.
3. Click and drag the crosshair over the area you want to capture.
4. Release the mouse button, and the selected portion will be saved as a screenshot.

Alternative Method (Using Quick Settings)

1. Click on the Time in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
2. Select Screen capture and choose the Partial Screen option.
3. Drag the selection box over the area you want to capture and click Capture.

This method is useful when you want to focus on a particular section of your screen without unnecessary details.

Method 3: How to Screenshot a Specific Window

If you want to capture only a specific window rather than the whole screen, follow these steps:

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Show Windows (🔲) at the same time.

2. Your cursor will change to a camera icon.
3. Click on the window you want to capture.
4. The screenshot will be taken and saved in the Downloads folder.

Take a Screenshot in Tablet Mode

If you’re using a 2-in-1 Chromebook in tablet mode (without a physical keyboard), you can still take screenshots:

1. Press and hold the Power button + Volume Down simultaneously.
2. The screen will briefly flash, confirming that the screenshot has been taken.
3. You can find the screenshot in the Downloads folder.

This method works similarly to taking a screenshot on an Android phone.

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Where to Find and Edit Your Screenshots

Once you take a screenshot, it’s automatically saved on your Chromebook. Here’s how you can access and edit it:

Locating Screenshots

1. Open the Files app from the app drawer.
2. Click on Downloads under My Files.
3. Your recent screenshots will be listed there.

Editing Screenshots

1. Open the screenshot using the Gallery app.
2. Click on the Edit button (pencil icon).
3. Use the built-in tools to crop, rotate, or annotate the image.
4. Save the changes after editing.

If you need more advanced editing, you can use online tools like Canva or Pixlr.

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How to Copy and Paste Screenshots

If you want to use your screenshot in an email, document, or chat, follow these steps:

1. Open the Files app and locate your screenshot.
2. Right-click on the file and select Copy.
3. Open the app where you want to paste the screenshot (Google Docs, Gmail, etc.).
4. Press Ctrl + V to paste the image.

This is helpful for quickly sharing screenshots without having to manually upload them.

Conclusion

Taking screenshots on a Chromebook is easy with keyboard shortcuts and built-in tools. Whether you need to capture the whole screen, a part of it or a specific window, you now know the best methods to do it efficiently.