How to Take a Screenshot on a Chromebook? – Easy Step-by-Step Guide by Victory Computers Pakistan 🇵🇰

Taking a screenshot on your Chromebook is super simple! Whether you want to capture the entire screen, a specific window, or just a selected area — Chrome OS offers quick shortcuts and built-in tools to help you do it in seconds. ⚡🖼️

✅ 1. To Take a Full Screenshot

Press this combination on your Chromebook keyboard:

Ctrl + Show Windows key
🔑 The “Show Windows” key looks like a rectangle with two lines and is located in the top row.

🖼️ This will capture the entire screen and save it to your Downloads folder automatically.

✅ 2. To Take a Partial Screenshot

To capture a specific part of the screen:

Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows key

🔲 Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture. 📏
💾 Once done, the screenshot will be saved automatically.

✅ 3. To Screenshot a Window or App

Press:

Alt + Show Windows key

🪟 Then click on the window you want to capture. Perfect for clean screenshots of apps or browser tabs.

🖼️ Where to Find Your Screenshots?

Your screenshots are saved in:

Files App > Downloads Folder

You’ll also get a popup to Copy, Edit, or Annotate your screenshot right away. ✏️

🔧 Bonus: Use the Screen Capture Tool

1. Click the clock (bottom-right corner of your screen)
2. Tap the Screen Capture button (camera icon)
3. Choose whether to capture the entire screen, a window, or a region

🎥 You can also record your screen from here!

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