Cómo hacer capturas de pantalla en Windows 10: Guía paso a paso

While using a computer online or even offline, you may encounter things you would like to archive and keep for later reference.

It may also be that you need technical assistance with some issues and you are asked to send what is on your screen, or You just wish to share your screen with someone you’re talking to about business or other matters

The easiest way to do this is to take screenshot of the screen. This guide will explain how to take screenshot easily on Windows 10.

Ways to screenshot

There are two ways to take a screenshot on Windows 10. You may prefer one over the other, but whichever you like, you can do it by following this simple step-by-step guide. 

Method one: Keyboard shortcut 

This method is the easiest and most straightforward for taking screenshot on Windows. It involves using the Print Screen (PrtScr) key located on your computer’s keyboard.

Step 1: Open the place you wish to screenshot

This can be a web page, a picture on your computer, a document, etc, that you wish to share with someone. You need to open it and have it as the active page you’re on.

Step 2: Press the Windows key and the PrtScr key simultaneously. The location of the Print Screen key varies depending on the type of keyboard you’re using. 

For some computers, you must press the Function key alongside Windows key and PrtScr to get the screenshot. You’ll need to try the two methods to find which works for you.

Some computers also don’t have a Print Screen key. In that case, press the Windows + Spacebar or Function + Windows + Spacebar to get the same result.

When you press the required keys, the computer immediately takes a screenshot and saves it in your screenshot folder by default.

Method two: Using Snipping Tool

While the keyboard shortcut is more convenient, some people prefer the Snipping Tool because it offers options to edit the screenshot right away.

Also, sometimes, the keyboard shortcut simply doesn’t work, and you’re confronted with the Snipping Tool as the only option. 

Whatever the case, you can use the tool to take a screenshot by following these steps.

Step 1: Open the page you wish to screenshot.

Step 2: Press the Function key and the PrtScr key simultaneously. The snipping options will appear at the center top of the page. 

Step 3: Select the screenshot option you want. The one highlighted in green is the Windows snip, the default snip. Place your pointer on each option to see what it is and select the one that best suits your goal.

The screenshot should be automatically saved to your screenshot folder. If you wish to edit it, you can do so by clicking on the screenshot as it pops up on the lower-right corner of your screen before saving it or sharing.

NOTE: This procedure is easier on Windows 11, where you only need to press the Print Screen key and the the computer takes the screenshot.

Reflexiones finales 

If you were wondering how to take a screenshot on Windows, hopefully, this simple guide has helped you answer the question.

It takes some time to memorize the steps, though, so you may wish to keep the guide handy by bookmarking this URL, or write down the steps somewhere as a quick reference for when you want to take your next screenshot on Windows. 

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