Quick Answer: How Do You Take a Selective Screenshot in Windows 8?

How do you take a partial screenshot in Windows 8?

Press and hold the Home button (aka, Windows button) on the front the Surface, then just press and release the Volume Down button, as if you were taking a picture. The screen will dim briefly and then go back to its original brightness.

How do I take a screenshot of a specific area on my computer?

Press “Windows + Shift + S”. Your screen will appear grayed out and your mouse cursor will change. Click and drag on your screen to select the part of your screen you want to capture. A screenshot of the screen region you selected will be copied to your clipboard.