Taking screenshots on a Chromebook is a straightforward process that can be accomplished in several ways. Here’s a comprehensive guide:
Basic Full Screen Screenshot
- Press Ctrl and the Show Windows button (usually a rectangle with two vertical lines) simultaneously.
- If your keyboard doesn’t have a Show Windows button, you can use Ctrl + F5 instead.
- Your screenshot will be automatically saved in the Downloads folder
Partial Screen Screenshot
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows (or Ctrl + Shift + F5).
- This opens the Screen Capture tool, allowing you to select a specific area on your screen.
- Use the cursor to select the area you want to capture and then take the screenshot.
- The screenshot will also be saved in your Downloads folder.
Where to Find Your Screenshots
All screenshots are automatically saved in your Downloads folder
- Click the Apps icon in the bottom-left corner
- Select “Files”
- Navigate to the Downloads folder
- Look for files named “Screenshot [date] at [time]”
- Screenshots are saved as PNG files
- You can sort screenshots by date in the Files app to find recent ones
- The screenshots are also temporarily shown in the Tote on your shelf
- You can quickly access recent screenshots through the Tote feature