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.
Key Takeaways
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
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?
Once you take a screenshot, your Chromebook automatically saves it locally. You can find all of your recent screenshots by opening the app and checking your folder.
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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.
Locate the Ctrl key and the Show All Windows button (this button typically looks like a rectangle with two vertical lines next to it, located on the top row of your keyboard).
Press Ctrl + Show All Windows at the same time.
The screen will flash, and your entire screen will be captured and saved automatically.
Capture a Selected Region
Sometimes you only need to share a specific part of your screen. To take a custom, partial screenshot, follow these steps:
Press Ctrl + Shift + Show All Windows.
Your mouse pointer will immediately change into a crosshairs icon.
Click and drag your mouse to select the exact area you want to capture.
Once you have the area highlighted, press Enter.
A screenshot of just that selected area will be saved.
Where to Find Your Saved Screenshots
Once you take a screenshot, your Chromebook automatically saves it locally. To locate your new screenshots:
Open up your Chromebook Launcher.
Click on the Files app.
Navigate to your Downloads folder.
You will see all of your recent screenshots saved right there.
Chromebook Screenshot Shortcuts Summary
For quick reference, use this table to remember your Chromebook screenshot shortcuts:
Action
Keyboard Shortcut
Screenshot entire screen
Ctrl + Show All Windows
Screenshot selected region
Ctrl + Shift + Show All Windows
Files
Downloads
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.
