Question: Take Screenshots Many computer and mobile device operating systems allow you to take screenshots, which are snapshots of the screen that are saved as an image. In addition, third-party programs and apps also allow you to take screenshots. The following steps guide you through the process of taking a screenshot on your computer or mobile device.
a. If you wish to use a third-party app to take a screenshot, search for, download, and install the desired app. Next, run the app and review the required steps to take the screenshot.
b. Display the desired programs, apps, or windows on the screen of which you want to take a screenshot.
c. Issue the desired command to take the screenshot. On computers, you may need to press a specific key combinations (such as ctrl+print screen). On mobile devices, you may need to press specific buttons at the same time (such as the Home button and the Power button) or perform a specific hand gesture (such as swiping your hand across the screen).
d. Locate the screenshot. If you used a third-party app, it may be displayed immediately upon taking the screenshot. If you used an operating system such as Windows or Mac OS, you may need to run another app (such as Microsoft Word) and paste the image into the document. If you took the screenshot on a mobile device, you may be able to locate the screenshot in the image gallery
Exercises: 1. What are at least three reasons why you may need to take a screenshot?
2. Why might you want to use a third-party program or app to take a screenshot instead of using the built-in function in your computer or device's operating system?
3. If you take a screenshot of an entire screen but require information in only one window on the screen, what steps can you take to manipulate the screenshot so that it shows only the portions of the screen you desire?