How to Take Screenshots on an HP Laptop with Windows 10

Capturing screenshots on your HP laptop with Windows 10 is a handy feature that allows you to save and share information, images, or anything displayed on your screen. Whether you need to document an error message, save an image from the web, or share a portion of your screen with others, Windows 10 provides several methods for taking screenshots. In this guide, we’ll explore various ways to capture screenshots on your HP laptop.

Method 1: Using the PrtScn (Print Screen) Key

1. Full-Screen Screenshot:

• Locate the “PrtScn” key on your HP laptop’s keyboard. It’s usually located in the top row, often near the “F12” key.
• To capture the entire screen, press the “PrtScn” key. Your screenshot is now copied to the clipboard.

1. Capture the Active Window:

• To capture only the active window, press “Alt” + “PrtScn.” This will copy the screenshot of the active window to the clipboard.

1. Save the Screenshot:

• To save the screenshot to your computer, open an image editing program (e.g., Microsoft Paint) or a word processing software.
• Press “Ctrl” + “V” to paste the screenshot from the clipboard.
• You can now edit, save, and share your screenshot.

Method 2: Using the Snipping Tool

1. Open the Snipping Tool:

• Type “Snipping Tool” into the Windows search bar and select it from the results.

1. Capture a Snip:

• In the Snipping Tool, click on “New.”
• Your screen will fade, and you can draw a rectangle around the area you want to capture. Release the mouse button to take the screenshot.

1. Edit and Save:

• Once you’ve captured the snip, you can annotate, highlight, or make notes using the built-in tools.
• Click “File” and choose “Save As” to save your screenshot to a location of your choice.

Method 3: Using the Snip & Sketch Tool (Windows Key + Shift + S)

1. Capture a Snip:

• Press “Windows Key + Shift + S” to open the Snip & Sketch tool.
• You can choose to capture a rectangular snip, a freeform snip, a full-screen snip, or a specific window snip.

1. Edit and Share:

• After taking a snip, a small toolbar will appear at the top of the screen, allowing you to annotate, crop, and share the screenshot.

Method 4: Using the Windows + Print Screen (PrtScn) Keys

1. Capture the Entire Screen:

• Press “Windows + PrtScn” simultaneously.
• Your screen will dim briefly, and the screenshot is automatically saved to your “Screenshots” folder within the “Pictures” library.

Method 5: Using the Snip & Sketch Tool via the Action Center

1. Open the Action Center:

• Click the “Action Center” icon located in the bottom-right corner of your screen (it looks like a speech bubble).

1. Choose Snip & Sketch:

• Select “Screen snip” to open the Snip & Sketch tool.
• Follow the same steps as mentioned in Method 3 to capture and edit your screenshot.

Now you have multiple options for taking screenshots on your HP laptop with Windows 10. Choose the method that best suits your needs and start capturing images, information, and more with ease.