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How Do I Print Screen on My Surface Pro?

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There are a few ways to take a screenshot on your Surface Pro, depending on your preference:

Using the Print Screen Key

  1. Press the "Print Screen" (PrtScn) key on your keyboard. This will capture your entire screen and copy it to your clipboard.
  2. Open an image editing program like Paint or Photoshop.
  3. Paste the screenshot (Ctrl+V) into the program.
  4. Save the screenshot in your desired format and location.

Using the Windows Key + Print Screen Shortcut

  1. Press the Windows key + Print Screen key simultaneously.
  2. Your Surface Pro will automatically save a screenshot of your entire screen as a PNG file in the "Pictures" > "Screenshots" folder.

Using the Windows Key + Shift + S Shortcut

  1. Press the Windows key + Shift + S keys simultaneously. This will activate the "Snipping Tool" feature.
  2. Select the area of your screen you want to capture by dragging your mouse across the desired region.
  3. Your selected area will be copied to your clipboard. You can then paste it into an image editing program or share it directly.

Using the Snipping Tool

  1. Search for "Snipping Tool" in the Windows search bar.
  2. Open the Snipping Tool application.
  3. Select the type of snip you want to take:
    • Free-form snip: Draw a free-form shape around the area you want to capture.
    • Rectangular snip: Select a rectangular area.
    • Window snip: Capture the entire contents of a specific window.
    • Full-screen snip: Capture your entire screen.
  4. Click "New" to take the snip.
  5. Save the snip in your desired format and location.

Remember, you can always adjust the settings of the Snipping Tool to suit your preferences, such as adding delays or choosing different snip types.

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