Taking a screenshot on your ASUS laptop lets you capture exactly what appears on your screen. Screenshots are helpful 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 to choose from.
This guide explains how to take screenshots on your ASUS laptop using keyboard shortcuts, built-in Windows tools and third-party software.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
One of the easiest ways to capture your screen is to use keyboard shortcuts. Press the PrtScn (Print Screen) key to copy the entire screen to your clipboard. You can then paste the screenshot into apps like Paint or Word by pressing Ctrl + V.
To capture only the active window press Alt + PrtScn. This copies just 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 briefly dim indicating the capture and the image will be saved in the Pictures > Screenshots folder.
Using Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch
Windows includes Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch for more precise screenshot options. Search for either tool in the Start menu.
Click New to choose a capture mode such as rectangular, free-form, window or full-screen. After capturing you can annotate, save or share the screenshot.
Using Game Bar
To capture screenshots during gameplay or 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 are saved automatically in the Videos > Captures folder.
Using Third-Party Screenshot Apps
For additional features like timed captures, editing tools and quick sharing you can use third-party apps such as Lightshot, Greenshot or ShareX. These are free to download and provide advanced functionality.
Tips for Effective Screenshots
Make sure the content you want to capture is clearly visible before taking a screenshot. Close unnecessary windows or notifications to avoid distractions. Use editing tools to highlight or crop parts of the image if needed.
Conclusion
Taking screenshots on your ASUS laptop is simple using keyboard shortcuts, Snipping Tool, Game Bar or third-party apps. Whether you want the whole screen or a specific section these methods offer flexibility. Practising these techniques will help you quickly capture and share screen content with ease.