how to screenshot on windows

To take a screenshot on Windows, you need to use the built-in Snipping Tool. The Snipping Tool is a desktop application that allows you to capture and edit a screenshot, or snip, of your entire desktop, a single window, or a rectangular area of your desktop. To access the Snipping Tool, go to the Start menu, type in “Snipping Tool”, and click on the app to open it.

Once the Snipping Tool is open, you can select the type of screenshot you want to take. The options available are Free-form, Rectangular, Window, and Full-screen. Select the one that best suits your needs. Once you have selected the type of screenshot you want to take, click on the New button to start the Snipping Tool.

Your screen will now appear grayed out with a white overlay. Use your mouse to draw the shape of the area you want to capture, and then release the mouse. The screenshot you captured will then appear in the Snipping Tool window. You can then save it to your computer or edit it using the tools available in the Snipping Tool. You can also copy the screenshot to the clipboard and paste it into other applications.