Question: How to Take a Screen Shot Windows 8?
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How do you screenshot on a Windows 8.1 laptop?

Windows 8.1 / 10 screen shot

  • Set up the screen as desired to take a screenshot.
  • Just Hold down the Windows Key + Print Screen.
  • You’ll find a new screenshot in the Screen Shot folder under Pictures Library as a PNG file.

What is the shortcut key to take a screenshot in Windows 8?

In Windows 8, press Windows Key + PrtScn on your keyboard. This take a screenshot and saves it as a PNG file in the default Pictures folder. Windows 8 gives each shot a generic name of Screenshot, followed by a number in the order you take the shots. It works on the Metro Start screen and desktop too.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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