Now, how about taking a screenshot on the Chromebook you’re using, not just phones?
Or that you no longer need to take a screenshot on your phone and then transfer it to your computer because now you can do it yourself?
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Isn’t that cool? But wait, that’s not all!
The answer to a few questions we’ll be asking ahead of time, like “How do I take a screenshot on a Chromebook?” it will make your life easier in ways you may not have known about.
After all, most of us know how to take a screenshot on Android or iOS, but this is something new!
All you have to do is trust your guide here and follow what you read!
Content
- What is a screenshot on a Chromebook?
- How can a Chromebook screenshot help you?
- How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook using the keyboard?
- Steps to capture Chromebook screen of a specific area
- How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in tablet mode?
- How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook from the settings menu?
- How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook using the toolbar?
- How do I save a screenshot on a Chromebook?
- Frequent questions
What is a screenshot on a Chromebook?
Previously, you could only take screenshots, using keyboard keys you don’t remember or basic tools that have their limitations.
But not anymore! Chromebook has come up with a great tool that helps you not only take a screenshot of a page, but also record a video of the screen and save both as files for future use. So let’s see how to take a screenshot on a Chromebook.
Chromebook screenshot and screen recording
A screenshot on a Chromebook, like a screenshot on a smartphone, is a snapshot of whatever is on the screen at the moment. It also helps you capture visual images or capture content, including any images, video, or text that may be available.
It’s like ‘exactly what you saw’ at the time you worked on it. This not only helps you as a student or employee, but is also useful in all sectors of work in countless ways.
Let’s see how!
How can a Chromebook screenshot help you?
Taking a screenshot on your smartphone is something you do every other day, and there’s plenty of help to make it happen later.
Yes of course, except blackmailing your friends for their ugly photos.
Now that you know a lot about smartphone screenshots, here are the top 4 ways a Chromebook screenshot can help you in your daily life:
- Take screenshots of the pages you are viewing to show any glitches or issues you may be experiencing.
- Prepare a research portfolio with examples from other places.
- Plan a team strategy based on knowledge of the pages of competing sites.
- Give your friends a better explanation by giving them a more graphic representation of exactly what you want your project to look like.
One of the other features of this tool is its ability to capture the screen and then save it as a video. You can edit, view and save all those screenshots and videos for later use.
There are several other additions to its use, so many that I may not be able to list them all here!
Instead, let’s test the feature ourselves and start using it!
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook using the keyboard?
Starting from scratch, let us know the keyboard shortcuts you have forgotten over time.
Here’s what you’ll do to work with the screenshot toolbar:
- Press Shift+Control+Show Windows keys at the same time. For your information, the Show Windows button is on the top row with an icon similar to the actual window.
- You will now see a toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
In case you want to screenshot your entire computer window, you can just press Ctrl+Show Windows keys together.
However, these keyboard shortcuts will only help you take screenshots of the entire window. Also, you need a keyboard to access the listed keys.
So for tablet users or those who want a partial screenshot, let’s see what you can do next.
Steps to capture Chromebook screen of a specific area
Sometimes you may want to take a screenshot of a specific area you want to use. So instead of taking up extra space on your recording, you can follow the given steps to record what you need.
- Press Shift+Control+Show Windows Keys and you will see a box on the screen.
- The box shows the area being recorded. To select a specific range, you can drag it to the top, button, left or right as appropriate.
- When you’re done, release the mouse and save a new screenshot.
In case you are using a tablet, you might see the following process in the queue.
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in tablet mode?
A convertible device like the Google Pixelbook i7 may not have access to the physical keys, so you can use another alternative to capture your page on a Chromebook.
- Press the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time.
- You will see a notification showing a screenshot thumbnail.
- You can view and edit it by clicking on it.
If you have a Stylus pen and want to use it to capture your screen, here is how you can do it.
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in tablet mode using a stylus?
Most of the people find the use of Stylus Pen convenient and hence would like to use it in the screenshot process. To do this, you will need to follow the steps below:
- Select the stylus you are using.
- Press Capture Screen to capture the entire area of the screen, OR
- Click Capture Region if you want to capture a part of the region.
- In the case of the latter, you will see a box on the screen. Now move the sides of the frame to cover the area you want to capture.
- When you’re done, you can release the pen from the screen and you’re done.
Also, several recent versions of Chromebooks come with a hotkey for screen recording purposes.
As shown in the image, it is available again on the top row, with an icon similar to a camera. It has a rectangle with a circle in the middle. You press it with no key combination and there is your recorded recording!
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook from the settings menu?
Obviously I know!
Again, you’ll forget key combinations and be in trouble the next time you need a screenshot on your Chromebook!
But we are here to rescue.
Google has added a feature for instant screenshots in the Quick Settings menu for people like us! You know, we all have a hard time remembering!
All you have to do is go to the Quick Settings menu and click on the Screenshot option, and you’re done. Toolbar!
But who knows how to use that toolbar? We do, and that’s exactly what we’ll help you with next.
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook using the toolbar?
If you followed the above steps correctly, then you would have a toolbar on your screen.
Now you will see the toolbar at the bottom divided into 3 mini sections as shown in the image.
The use of all the toolbar options is as follows:
- The one on the left allows you to change the preference from screenshot to screenshot and vice versa.
- The one in the middle gives you access to a screenshot of the entire screen, the entire window, or just the part of the screen you want.
- Next on the far right is a settings menu that allows you to turn the microphone for screenshot volume on or off.
Isn’t it just amazing? I mean screenshot and screenshot whatever and whenever you want!
But stop!
Where is everything stored? Hmm, let’s see!
How do I save a screenshot on a Chromebook?
So, now the screenshot of the desired screen or window is captured and the notification of it is in the bottom right corner. The notification displays a thumbnail of the captured screen, as shown in the image below.
You can click on it to edit or view it as appropriate. For editing purposes, if you know how to edit or at least crop a screenshot on Mac and Windows, you’ll be fine here too!
However, if you want to save this screenshot to the cloud, follow the steps below:
- Screenshots are saved to the Downloads folder on your system. You can access them by opening the Files tab and selecting Downloads.
- Now select the screenshots you want to upload to the cloud.
- You will see a selection bar in the upper right corner of the screen. Select the Share to Same option from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the Save to disk option among others including DropBoz and OneDrive.
So, hopefully, you’ve managed to ‘capture and save’ as many screenshots as you’ve ever wanted to take.
Explaining what you have in mind during a corporate meeting will no longer be a problem because now you have what you really want to show!
Frequent questions
How to take a screenshot on Chromebook using keyboard keys?
Answer: To take a screenshot on a Chromebook, you need to press Shift+Control+Show Windows on your keyboard.
How to take a screenshot on Chromebook without the Ctrl key?
Answer: If you are using a device with a keyboard or buttons, you can simply press the power and volume down buttons at the same time.
How to ss partial on Chromebook?
Answer: To capture a specific area of the screen in a screenshot, press the Shift+Ctrl+Show Windows keys at the same time and drag the frame displayed on the screen. Now only the area covered by the drawn box will be captured in your ss.
How to take a screenshot?
Answer: To take a screenshot without using the keyboard, you can press the power key and volume down key at the same time. Also, you can try pressing the power button for 2-3 seconds and then clicking on Screenshot. However, if both ideas don’t work, you can seek help from the developer’s website.
What are the shortcut keys for taking screenshots?
Answer: The steps to take a screenshot vary from device to device. However, if you are using a Windows device, you can press the Windows+PrtScn keys together to ss. However, if your keyboard does not have a PrtScn key, try pressing Windows + Spacebar at the same time.
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