Taking a screenshot on your Acer laptop lets you capture exactly what is shown on your screen. Screenshots are useful for saving information, sharing error messages or creating tutorials. Whether you want to capture the entire screen, a specific window or a custom area there are several methods you can use.
This guide explains how to take screenshots on an Acer laptop using keyboard shortcuts, built-in tools and third-party applications.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
The easiest way to take a screenshot on most Acer laptops running Windows is to use keyboard shortcuts. To capture the entire screen press the PrtScn (Print Screen) key. This copies the screenshot to the clipboard. You can then paste it into applications like Paint or Word by pressing Ctrl + V.
To capture only the active window press Alt + PrtScn. This copies the current window to the clipboard ready to be pasted.
If you want to save the screenshot directly as a file press Windows key + PrtScn. The screen will dim briefly indicating the screenshot was taken. The image is saved in the Pictures > Screenshots folder.
Using Snipping Tool
Windows includes a Snipping Tool which offers more flexibility. Open the Snipping Tool by searching for it in the Start menu.
Click New to select the screenshot mode such as free-form, rectangular, window or full-screen. After capturing the screenshot you can annotate, save or copy it.
Windows 10 and 11 also include Snip & Sketch which provides similar functions with additional editing tools.
Using Game Bar
If you want to screenshot during gameplay or other full-screen apps press Windows key + G to open the Game Bar.
Click the Capture button or press Windows key + Alt + PrtScn to take a screenshot. These images are saved automatically in the Videos > Captures folder.
Using Third-Party Screenshot Software
There are many third-party apps like Lightshot, Greenshot or ShareX that offer advanced screenshot features such as timed captures, editing tools and easy sharing options.
These can be downloaded for free and installed if you need more control than Windows built-in tools provide.
Tips for Effective Screenshots
Make sure the content you want to capture is clearly visible before taking the screenshot. Close or minimise unnecessary windows to avoid clutter.
Use editing tools to highlight or crop parts of the screenshot before saving or sharing.
Conclusion
Taking screenshots on your Acer laptop is simple using keyboard shortcuts, Snipping Tool, Game Bar or third-party apps. Whether you want to capture the whole screen or a specific area these methods provide flexibility. With practice you can quickly capture and share important information or moments from your laptop screen.