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How do I get a screenshot?
How do I get a screenshot?

These instructions will help you take a screenshot on any type of device

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Written by Cherry Vanderbeke
Updated over a week ago

How to take a screenshot

This website will show you how to capture a screenshot, if you're not sure - the method varies on each type of device (Windows, iOS, Android, etc.), so choose the tab for your device type https://www.take-a-screenshot.org/.

Screenshots can be useful for all sorts of things, so it's worth learning how to take a screenshot on your computer and your mobile device. You never know when you might need one!

What exactly is a screenshot?

Sometimes referred to as a screengrab or a screen capture, a screenshot is an image that shows exactly what is being displayed on a computer or device screen at a given moment.

Screenshots let you capture exactly what you’re seeing on your screen to share with others or reference later. They are extremely useful when you're reporting a technical problem to a support helpdesk, because it allows them to see exactly what you see on your own device.

The nature of a screenshot means that the quality of the image is crisp and clear, and the process automatically captures the entire screen, so no important detail is missed that the customer support rep might need to refer to.

By the way, sometimes people think they can use an external camera to take a photo of their screen, however this is not the same as a screenshot. The image quality is usually poor, and important parts of the screen may be accidentally missed out of the photo.

So it's a good idea to learn how to get a screenshot on your device! Check it out now: https://www.take-a-screenshot.org/.

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