How to Take and Print a Screenshot With Windows 7

Wondering How To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7?

Or,

Do you want to take a screenshot to show your friends Windows 7 user interface?

If YES, then you are in the right place as,

If you are a student and want to take a screenshot of your work to send to your friend.

Or you are a gamer and earned some huge points and wanted to save this as a memory by taking a screenshot,

or you like a social media post or blog and want to save it on your PC/laptop but the only way is to take a screenshot,

then continue to the guide for How To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7.

Why is my print screen not working on Windows 7?

The F Lock key may have been enabled leading to the print screen not working Windows 7 as the F lock key enables the alternate functions keys with it.

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How to take a Screenshot on Windows 7 using Keyboard Shortcuts?

If you want to take a screenshot of your favorite game, videos, or any document on Windows 7 then,

Here are some keyboard shortcuts through which you can take screenshots in Windows 7:

1. Print Screen Key (PrtScn)

What is the shortcut key to take a screenshot in Windows 7?

PrtScn was the only way on all versions to take a screenshot as before the snipping tool version came on Windows you just have to press just this single PrtScn button.

The PrtScn button is on the upper-right side of your keyboard.

Moreover, you need to know that it saves only one screenshot at a time and replaces the previous one with the new screenshot.

Although when you take a screenshot it is saved to your clipboard and from there you can save it on any application you want by pasting it into it.

This shortcut to take a screenshot is the fastest of all as it takes a fraction of a second and sometimes the PrtScn function doesn’t work alone so you have to press together Ctrl + PrtScr keys to take a screenshot on Windows 7.shortcuts to screenshot How To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7

2. Windows Key + Print Screen

How do you take a screenshot on Windows 7 without Snipping Tool?

You can also take a screenshot on Windows 7 by pressing the Windows Key + PrtScn button as your screen will get dim and the screenshot will be taken of your whole screen and saved to your hard drive automatically.

To access your screenshot you need to go to Pictures Library > Screenshot folder and you will find your screenshot on Windows 7.Windows Key-Print Screen How To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7

3. Alt + PrtScr

What is the shortcut key to take Screenshot on Computer?

Alt + PrtScr function is the same as we describe above when you took a screenshot on Windows 7 it will be copied to the clipboard and you can paste it to Microsoft Word or Paint. Edit it and save it on your PC.Alt Key Print Screen How To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7

How To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7 Laptop?

You can use the above functions for How To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7 laptop but with advancements, there is some variation in different modes due to which taking a screenshot on Windows 7 laptop becomes a little bit tricky.

So if you just want to take a screenshot simply and copied to the clipboard then you need to press the Ctrl + PrtScr + Fn buttons together on the keyboard.

If you want to save the screenshot directly onto your hard drive then press Windows key + PrtScn + Fn together.

And at last, To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7 laptop you can press Alt + PrtScn + Fn keys altogether and can edit the screenshot as explained above.

How To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7 Using Snipping Tool?

What is a snipping tool on a computer?

The snipping tool was introduced in Windows Vista and can be used in all versions of Windows. It gives the user to take a more clear and controlled screenshot on Windows 7.

So, here’s how you can use it:

  1. Press Windows + S keys to open Windows search.
  2. Type snipping and click on Snipping Tool.
  3. In Windows 7 Click on New and you can drag the mouse on the part you need to take the screenshot.
  4. You can click on the arrow next to New where you will find options to capture screenshots.
    • Free-form Snip: Helps you take the screenshot on Windows 7 freely of any area you want by left-clicking on the mouse and dragging your mouse on the area you want to capture.
    • Rectangular Snip: It allows you to capture all the rectangular areas on the screen by left-clicking on the mouse and dragging.
    • Window Snip: Helps you take a screenshot of the entire window. Just move the mouse to the windows you want to capture and left-click on it.
    • Full-screen Snip: Takes the screenshot of the entire desktop and opens it in the Snipping Tool.
  5. Now press Ctrl+S and save it in a folder of your own choice.

Conclusion

So, these were the 4 best ways to let you know How To Take a Screenshot On Windows 7,

and if you have any questions on your mind just let us know in the comment section below.

 

FAQs

  1. What is PrtScn key?

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    A PrtScn key is located at the top right of the keyboard which helps you to take a screenshot quickly.

  2. How do I Print Screen on HP Windows 7?

    You can press the Alt + PrtScrn keys together to Print screen on HP Windows and the screenshot will be saved to your clipboard.

  3. How do I get the Snipping Tool?

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    You can get the Snipping tool by searching for it in the search box and from there you can find it and open it.

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