Taking a screenshot on a laptop is very easy, whether you’re using Windows 11, Windows 10, or any brand like HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, or others. Windows offers multiple built-in tools that help you capture the full screen, selected area, or an active window within seconds.
This guide explains every method in simple steps.
✅ 1. How to Take Screenshot in Laptop (All Windows Laptops)
A) Using PrtSc / Print Screen (Full Screen Capture)
- Press PrtSc or Print Screen key.
- The screenshot is copied to clipboard.
- Open Paint / Word / Email → Ctrl + V to paste.
- Save the file.
Works on: HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, MSI, Samsung — all laptops.
✅ 2. How to Take Screenshot in Laptop Windows 11
Windows 11 provides a powerful tool called Snipping Tool.
Method 1: Win + Shift + S
- Press Windows + Shift + S.
- Your screen will dim.
- Choose one of these snip types:
- Rectangular Snip (selected area)
- Window Snip
- Full Screen Snip
- Freeform Snip
- Screenshot saves to the Clipboard + Snipping Tool preview.
Method 2: Win + PrtSc (Auto-Save)
- Press Windows + PrtSc.
- Screenshot automatically saves to:
Pictures → Screenshots
✅ 3. How to Take Screenshot in Laptop Windows 10
Windows 10 also supports similar shortcuts:
Win + PrtSc Key
- Captures full screen and automatically saves to Pictures > Screenshots.
Snipping Tool (Windows 10)
- Search Snipping Tool in Start Menu.
- Select mode → Rectangular / Freeform / Window / Full Screen.
- Click New to capture.
✅ 4. How to Take Screenshot in HP Laptop
All HP laptops use the same Windows shortcuts:
- PrtSc → Copy full screen
- Win + PrtSc → Auto save
- Win + Shift + S → Selected area
- Alt + PrtSc → Capture active window
✅ 5. How to Take Screenshot in Dell Laptop
Dell laptops follow the universal hotkeys:
- PrtSc → Full screen
- Alt + PrtSc → Active window
- Win + Shift + S → Selected part
- Win + PrtSc → Auto-save full screenshot
✅ 6. How to Take Screenshot in Lenovo Laptop
Lenovo laptops (ThinkPad/IdeaPad/Yoga) also support:
- Fn + PrtSc (some models)
- Fn + Windows + PrtSc
- Alt + PrtSc
- Windows + Shift + S
✅ 7. How to Take Screenshot in Asus Laptop
Asus uses similar shortcuts:
- Fn + PrtSc
- Fn + Windows + PrtSc
- Alt + PrtSc
- Win + Shift + S
✅ 8. How to Take Screenshot in Acer Laptop
Most Acer laptops provide:
- PrtSc
- Fn + PrtSc
- Alt + PrtSc
- Win + Shift + S
- Win + PrtSc
⭐ How to Take Screenshot of Selected Area in Laptop
Use Win + Shift + S
- Press Windows + Shift + S
- Select the area using mouse
- Screenshot appears in Snipping Tool
- Save it manually
This method works in Windows 11 & Windows 10 for every laptop brand.
⭐ How to Take Full Page Screenshot in Laptop
🔥 Method 1: Win + PrtSc
- Captures entire screen and auto-saves.
🔥 Method 2: Browser Extension (for scrolling webpage)
If you want full-page scrolling screenshot (like full website page):
Use extensions like:
- Fireshot
- GoFullPage
These capture full webpages from top to bottom.
📌 Final Tips
- Use Alt + PrtSc for active window only.
- Use Snipping Tool for advanced editing.
- Use Win + G (Xbox Game Bar) to record screen + take screenshots during video.
❓ FAQs
Q1. How do I take screenshot in any laptop quickly?
Press Win + Shift + S → Select area → Save.
Q2. Where are screenshots saved automatically?
Go to: Pictures → Screenshots.
Q3. How to capture screenshot without Print Screen key?
Use Snipping Tool or Win + Shift + S shortcut.
Q4. How to take scrolling screenshot on laptop?
Use browser extensions like GoFullPage or Fireshot.