Difference between revisions of "Take a Screenshot of the Entire Screen"
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#*The button is usually in the upper-righthand corner of your keyboard, above "Backspace." | #*The button is usually in the upper-righthand corner of your keyboard, above "Backspace." | ||
#*Press "Prt Sc" once to take a picture of your current screen. | #*Press "Prt Sc" once to take a picture of your current screen. | ||
| − | #*If you hold the "Alt" key while doing this it will take a picture of just the window you are using, such as your internet browser. So if you want a shot of only your internet browser, click into that window and press Alt & Prt Sc keys together.<ref>http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-xp/help/setup/take-a-screen-shot</ref> | + | #*If you hold the "Alt" key while doing this it will take a picture of just the window you are using, such as your internet browser. So if you want a shot of only your internet browser, click into that window and press Alt & Prt Sc keys together.<ref name="rf18857">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-xp/help/setup/take-a-screen-shot</ref> |
#Open Microsoft Paint. This free program comes pre-installed on every Windows computer, and it allows you to paste your screenshot and edit it if you'd like. | #Open Microsoft Paint. This free program comes pre-installed on every Windows computer, and it allows you to paste your screenshot and edit it if you'd like. | ||
#*You can find paint through the Start Menu. Click "All Programs" → "Accessories" → "Paint" to open it. | #*You can find paint through the Start Menu. Click "All Programs" → "Accessories" → "Paint" to open it. | ||
