How to Save a Screen Shot in Windows

A screen shot or screen grab is an extremely useful feature contained in Microsoft Windows. By pressing the Print Screen button on your keyboard, you can copy whatever is currently showing on your computer screen. You can then paste it into a graphics program and save it as a picture. These screen shots are extremely useful for providing step-by-step directions or for saving error messages for computer support services.

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  Press the "Print Screen" key. The button may also be labeled "Prt Scn" or "Print Scr." You might need to press the "FN" or "Ctrl" button in conjunction with the "Print Screen" button, especially on a laptop.

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  Click on the Start menu. Type "Paint" into the "Search" box. Press "Enter" to open Microsoft Paint.

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  Click "Home" on the top menu ribbon. Click on "Paste."

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  Click the File menu, which is directly above the "Paste" icon, and choose "Save" from the list. Name the file and choose a format. Select a folder to save the screen shot in and click "Save."