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There are several ways to capture a screenshot on any HP device. Alistair Berg / Getty Images
- You can take a screenshot on your HP laptop or desktop by pressing the Print Screen key, often abbreviated as “prt sc”.
- There are several ways to customize your screenshot using key combinations.
- The Print Screen key is located on the top row of your keyboard.
- To take a screenshot on an HP tablet, press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button at the same time.
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Taking a screenshot is such a common task that it has been a standard feature built into computers since the early days of personal computing. No matter what type of HP computer, laptop, or tablet you own, you can take a screenshot with just a few clicks or taps.
Take a look at the products mentioned in this article:
HP Chromebook 14 G5 (from $ 385.60 at HP)
HP Envy Desktop (from $ 869.99 at Best Buy)
How to take a screenshot on an HP desktop or laptop
The easiest way to take a screenshot is to use the Print Screen key on your keyboard. HP generally labels this key “prt sc” (although it may vary from model to model) and is found in the top row of keys.
- On most HP laptops, you will find the Print Screen key next to the Delete key.
- An HP desktop computer can be combined with any keyboard, so the Print Screen key could be anywhere, although you will still find it on the top row, near or between the Function keys.
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The Print Screen key is located in the top row near the Delete key on this HP Envy laptop. Dave Johnson / Business Insider
You have many options for using the Print Screen key, such as capturing screenshots of specific windows or just part of the screen. For details on how to get the most out of the feature and save your screenshot once you use the key, see our article on Windows screenshot methods.
How to take a screenshot on an HP tablet
You can also take a screenshot on an HP tablet, but since there is no keyboard, the process is different. In fact, taking a screenshot on a tablet is very similar to how you take a screenshot on your phone.
one) Press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button at the same time.
two) After about two seconds, the screen will flash and your screenshot will be captured.
3) The screenshot is automatically saved in the Photos folder on your tablet.
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