Why Do You Need Screenshots?
When using a laptop, you often need to save or share a specific part of your screen. For example, the screenshot feature is useful when recording important information during an online class, showing an error screen to a friend, or saving a great image.
Screenshots mean more than simply saving an image. They are an essential feature for working efficiently and communicating smoothly.
Laptop Screenshot Shortcuts by Brand
Screenshot methods vary slightly by laptop brand. Here is a summary of screenshot shortcuts for major brands.
Windows Laptops (Samsung, LG, ASUS, and More)
- Full-screen screenshot: Print Screen (PrtSc) key or Windows key + Print Screen key
- Active window screenshot: Alt + Print Screen key
- Partial screenshot: Windows key + Shift + S key
In particular, pressing the Windows key + Shift + S opens the Snipping Tool, allowing you to freely select the area you want to capture.
MacBook
- Full-screen screenshot: Shift + Command + 3 keys
- Selected area screenshot: Shift + Command + 4 keys
- Specific window screenshot: Shift + Command + 4 keys + Space Bar
Screenshot Shortcut Summary by Brand
| Brand | Full-Screen Screenshot | Active Window Screenshot | Partial Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows laptop | Print Screen or Windows + Print Screen | Alt + Print Screen | Windows + Shift + S |
| MacBook | Shift + Command + 3 | Shift + Command + 4 + Space Bar | Shift + Command + 4 |
Editing and Using Screenshot Images
You can edit and use captured images in various ways.
Windows
- Paint: Supports simple editing, cropping, and pasting [[1]
- Snip & Sketch: Available in Windows 10 and later, with annotation and simple editing features
- Photoshop, GIMP: Provide advanced editing features
MacBook
- Preview: Supports simple editing, cropping, and annotations
- Photos app: Image management and simple editing features
- Photoshop, GIMP: Provide advanced editing features
Arrow Key Lock Shortcuts
Some laptops offer an arrow key lock feature that lets you set up automatic scrolling without having to hold down the arrow keys. Setup methods by brand are as follows.
Samsung Laptops
- Fn key + arrow key (some models)
- Can be configured in the Samsung Settings or Samsung Flow app
LG Laptops
- Fn key + arrow key (some models)
- Can be configured in the LG Control Center app
ASUS Laptops
- Fn key + arrow key (some models)
- Can be configured in the ASUS Keyboard Hotkeys app
Arrow key lock availability may vary by model, so refer to your laptop’s user manual.
Tips: Using Screenshots and Arrow Key Lock
- Capture important information during online classes and quickly organize it in Paint
- Capture error screens and attach them when contacting customer support
- Use the arrow key lock feature when scrolling through long documents or web pages
- Add annotations to screenshots for effective collaboration with team members