What to Know

• PrtScsaves the whole screen to the clipboard.Win+PrtScsaves screenshots toPictures>Screenshots.
• Alternatively, openSnipping ToolorSnip & Sketchfrom theStartmenufor more control over what gets captured.
• On a tablet, pressPowerandVolume Downsimultaneously.Screenshots go to yourPhotosapp.

This article explains how to take a screenshot on an HP laptop.The instructions apply to Windows 11 and 10.

Use the Keyboard to Take a Screenshot in Windows

There are a few ways to take screenshots using the keyboard. Most methods require you to paste and save the screen capturein theimage editor of your choice.

Save the Screen to the Clipboard

Use thePrtSc(Print Screen) button to capture everything visible on the screen to the clipboard. It's often on the far right of the top row of the keyboard. You will then need to paste the image into an editor like Paint (or some other image editor) to see and manipulate the image further.

To use the screenshot in a document, place the cursor where you want the image to be, and then pressCtrl+Vto paste.

Capture the Whole Screen

PressWin+PrtScto capture the whole screen. You'll see a flash on the screen for just a moment to indicate that the screenshot was taken. By default, this kind of screen capture goes directly into this folder:

 C:\Users\[username]\Pictures\Screenshots

On some keyboards, you must hold down theFNkey as well, so the whole shortcut isWin+Fn+PrtSc.

Capture Part of the Screen

Simultaneously pressWin+Shift+S. Drag your cursor over the area of the screen you want to capture. The selected section will be saved to the clipboard and also stored in thePictures\Screenshotsfolder.

Capture the Active Window

UseAlt+PrtScto capture the active window and add it to the clipboard. You will see no indication that the capture actually happened.

How to Take a Screenshot With Snipping Tool

The Windows Snipping Tool offers advanced options for capturing and editing screenshots. With it, you can take a screenshot of the laptop's whole screen at once, or just one window, or a specific part of the screen.

1. Open theStart menu, search forSnipping Tool, and select the app to open it.

   

2. Under theModemenu, choose the type of selection you want to use. To capture the entire screen, chooseFull screen. You can also choose a rectangular section, a single window, or draw a custom shape.

3. SelectNewto start your screen capture.

   

4. Snipping Tool will open the screenshot in a new window. From here, you can use the tools up top to make notes and highlights, or copy the image to Paint, before you save the screenshot, which you can do from thefloppy diskicon.

   

   There are also third-party screenshot apps for Windows that offer more editing options.

   How to Use Snip & Sketch in Windows 10

   Windows 10 also has the Snip & Sketchapp.Here's how to use it:
   

5. With the window or screen you want to capture open, click theStart menu.

   

6. Search forSnip & Sketch in the search barand select it from the results.

   

7. A menu will appear at the top of the screen. Click the fourth option to capture the whole image, which looks like a rectangle with marks in each corner.

   

   The other options let you draw a rectangle to capture, make a freeform shape, or grab the active window.

8. However you take the screen, Windows will save it to the clipboard, and a notification will appear. Selectthe notification (which includes a thumbnail of the screen you just took) to open a customization window.

   

9. In this window, you can mark up, highlight, and crop the image using the tools at the top of the screen.

   

10. To save the screenshot, select theSaveicon.

    

11. In the next window, choose a file name, file type, and location for your saved screenshot, then selectSave.

    

How to Take a Screenshot on an HP Tablet

HP dropped out of the tablet market in 2011, but you can capture the screen by pressingPower+Volume Downif you still have one. You can find screenshots in thePhotos app.

• How do I take a screenshot on an HP Chromebook?

  To take a screenshot on a Chromebook, use the Screen Capture tool via Quick Settings, or pressCtrl+Window Switch. To capture a specific area, pressCtrl+Shift+Window Switch. Screenshots are saved to the Files app.

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  To connect Airpods to an HP laptop on Windows 11, open your AirPods case, then press and hold the button on the case until the light flashes white. In the Windows taskbar, go to Action Center and right-clickBluetooth. Select Add Bluetooth or other device>Bluetooth> choose your AirPods.