How To Take A Screenshot on Chromebook - 2 Ways! (FAST & EASY)
Learn how to take a screenshot on a Chromebook. Discover two easy keyboard shortcuts to capture your entire screen, a specific region, and find saved images.
You'll learn two ways to take a screenshot on a Chromebook. By the end of this video, you'll be a Chromebook screenshot pro!
Shortcuts covered:
Ctrl + Show All Windows , Screenshot entire Chromebook screen
Ctrl + Shift + Show All Windows , Screenshot selected region
Chapters:
0:00 Shortcut to screenshot entire Chromebook screen
0:12 Where Chromebook saves screenshots
0:22 Shortcut to screenshot selected region
0:32 Subscribe
0:42 Outro
- Press Ctrl + Show All Windows to instantly capture your entire Chromebook screen.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Show All Windows, click and drag the crosshairs, and press Enter to capture a selected region.
- Find your saved images automatically stored in the Downloads folder within your Chromebook's Files app.
Taking a screenshot on a Chromebook is fast and easy once you know the right keyboard shortcuts. Whether you need to capture your entire display or just a specific section, you can become a Chromebook screenshot pro in seconds.
Below are the two quickest ways to take a screenshot on your device, plus exactly where to find your saved images.
Capture the Entire Chromebook Screen
If you want to take a picture of your entire screen, you only need to use a simple two-button shortcut:
FAQ
Quick answers to the questions people usually ask about this topic.
What does the Show All Windows button look like on a Chromebook?
What does the Show All Windows button look like on a Chromebook?
The Show All Windows button typically looks like a rectangle with two vertical lines next to it. It is located on the top row of your Chromebook keyboard.
Are Chromebook screenshots saved locally or to the cloud?
Are Chromebook screenshots saved locally or to the cloud?
Once you take a screenshot, your Chromebook automatically saves it locally. You can find all of your recent screenshots by opening the Files app and checking your Downloads folder.
How do you confirm and save a partial screenshot?
How do you confirm and save a partial screenshot?
After pressing Ctrl + Shift + Show All Windows and using the crosshairs icon to click and drag over your desired area, you must press Enter to capture and save the screenshot.
