Screenshot on an Acer laptop & computer

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There are two easy ways to take screenshots on your Acer computer. You can use the Print Screen method, which is usually the easiest and quickest. We’ll also show you how to do a screenshot using the Snip & Sketch tool.

Taking screenshots on your device can be very useful in many ways, and having the knowledge to do so is a valuable skill for any web user. The process might sound very technical, but taking a screenshot on any computer, including an Acer, is quite easy to do.

There are several methods available for taking screenshots on Acer laptops and computers, so you should be able to easily find one that works best for you. Here are some methods you can choose from.

Print Screen (Windows 7)

The Print Screen method is easily the simplest way to screenshot on a Windows laptop or desktop computer. The only drawback is you may find it inconvenient to edit a screenshot if it’s your first time using the Print Screen method, but it becomes straightforward after the first few tries.

1. Go to the screen page you want to screenshot.
2. Press the Print Screen key (labeled as PrtSc) on your Acer keyboard. The screenshot is automatically saved to your clipboard.
3. Open up a Windows built-in feature that allows you to paste and edit images, like Paint or Microsoft Word. To use Paint, type Paint in the search bar at the bottom-left on your laptop or desktop computer, and click Paint from the search result to open it.
4. Right-click with your mouse and click Paste in the menu that appears. You can also paste the screenshot on Paint by pressing Ctrl + V.
5. If you want to crop or resize the screenshot, click Crop or Resize at the top-left to adjust the size. You can also play around with the various editing options at the top of the Paint dashboard to get your desired result.
6. After editing the screenshot, Save it under the title of your choice by clicking File at the top left, and then Save.

Print Screen (Windows 8 or 10)

1. Go to the screen page you want to screenshot.
2. Press and hold both the Print Screen key (labeled as PrtSc) and the Windows key (labeled either Win or with the Windows logo) simultaneously.
3. The screenshot is automatically saved to the Pictures library on your laptop or PC.

Snip & Sketch tool

1. Click and type snip in the search bar at the bottom left of your screen.
2. Click on the Snip & Sketch app from the search result to open it.
3. Go to the screen page you want to screenshot. Then, in the Snip & Sketch window, click New.
4. Click and drag the shape of the screenshot as you want. Once you let go of your mouse, the screenshot will appear in the Snip & Sketch window, and then you can edit it as desired.

Screenshot on Acer FAQs

Answer to related questions people also ask:

Where do screenshots go on Acer laptop?

To find your screenshots on Acer laptop, go to C:\Users\username\Pictures\Screenshots. To take a screenshot, press the PrtSc and Windows logo keys at the same time. It will take a screenshot on your active screen and automatically saves it on your laptop.

How do you screenshot on an Acer Aspire Windows 10?

To screenshot on Acer Aspire Windows 10, press the Print Screen (PrtSc) and Win keys. Your screenshot will be automatically saved in the Pictures library.

How do you print screen on a PC without the button?

To print screen on your Windows PC without the button, press Fn + Windows logo key + Space Bar – these key combinations will take a screenshot of your screen.