How to take screenshots ?

There are two methods to take a screen shots in any windows based operating systems ( xp, vista, windows 7).

1. Using PrtSc ( Print Screen) button.

2. Using Snipping Tool

1. Using PrtSc ( Print Screen) button:

Normally in most of keyboards, "prtsc" button is found next to F12 button.

Here are the steps to take and save screen shot.

1. When u want to take a screen shot press "prtsc" button.

2. Then open paint. to open paint go to 'All programs' then 'Accessories' and finally click on 'paint'.

3. Now paste screen shot in paint. To paste press 'Cltr' and 'v' buttons together. Or u can go to 'edit' and then select 'paste'.

4. To save screen shot press 'Cltr' and 's' buttons together. Then give name to file and hit 'enter'.

It's now finish. You have taken your first screen shot.

2. Using Snipping Tool

This is one type of program. It comes inbuilt in windows 7.

For windows vista u have download & install it manually.

1. When u want to take a screen shot open this program.
2. Then select new. Here u will find many option as rectangular , free form and many more... Select rectangular.
3. Then select area of your computer screen which you want to use as screen shot.

4. Then open paint. to open paint go to 'All programs' then 'Accessories' and finally click on 'paint'.

5. Now paste screen shot in paint. To paste press 'Cltr' and 'v' buttons together. Or u can go to 'edit' and then select 'paste'.

6. To save screen shot press 'Cltr' and 's' buttons together. Then give name to file and hit 'enter'.