You would like to take a screenshot of an error message or of your settings? In this help article you will learn how to take a screenshot on your device.
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Select your operating system:
How to take a screenshot on a Windows computer
- Open the Windows start menu.
- Launch the program Snipping Tool found in Windows accessories.
Your cursor will transform into a cross. If this doesn’t happen, click on New in the Snipping Tool program.
- Drag the cross by clicking and holding the mouse over the area where you would like to take a screenshot.
- Release the mouse button.
You will now see your screenshot in a new window. You can save the screenshot on your computer from there.
How to take a screenshot in macOS
- Press the cmd and shift (for capital letters) buttons on your keyboard at the same time and the number 4.
Your cursor will transform into a crosshair.
- Drag the crosshair by clicking and holding the mouse over the area where you would like to take a screenshot.
- Release the mouse button.
A screenshot of the selected area will be saved on your desktop.
How to take a screenshot in Linux (Ubuntu)
- Open the Screenshot program.
- Select Select area to grab.
- Click on Take Screenshot.
Your cursor will transform into a crosshair.
- Drag the crosshair by clicking and holding the mouse over the area where you would like to take a screenshot.
- Release the mouse button.
- Select where you want ot save the screenshot.
- Click on Save.
You will find the screenshot in the selected folder.
How to take a screenshot on an Android device
- Press and hold the on/off button and the volume down button at the same time.
- Wait a few seconds until the screen flashes.
You will find your screenshot in your photos app in the album Screenshots.
How to take a screenshot on an iPhone, iPad oder iPod
- Press the Home button and the on/off button at the same time.
The screen will flash briefly. You will find your screenshot in the Photos app.
Your iPhone doesn’t have a home button?
For an iPhone or iPad without a home button, follow these steps:
- Briefly press and hold the side button on the right side of the device and the volume up button.
- You will see a preview of the screenshot in the bottom left corner of the display. Tap on the screenshot.
- Tap on Done.
You will find the screenshot in the Photos app.