If you’re a Chromebook user, you may have wondered how to take a screenshot of a certain area on your screen. Fortunately, Chromebooks have a built-in screenshot tool that allows you to capture your screen in a variety of ways.
In this article, I’ll show you some methods you can use to take a screenshot of a certain area on your Chromebook, without the need for a third-party app. This approach is extremely helpful to keep the file size minimum while retaining focus on the thing that matters.
So, whether you are using a school Chromebook or from the office, here’s how to take a partial screenshot on a Chromebook.
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How to screenshot a certain area
1. Open your Chromebook, press the Ctrl+Shift+Show Windows keys on the keyboard.
2. You should see the screenshot overlay like this.
3. To screenshot a specific area, make sure you are in the Screenshot mode and then select Take partial screenshot.
4. Now, use the cursor to drag and drop the area you want to save in the screenshot file.
5. If you are happy with the preview, click Capture.
6. The partial screenshot has been captured. You may receive a notification about the screenshot on the right side of the screen.
Pro tip: The screenshot overlay is also available to use in the Shelf > Screen capture. This is useful in the case when the keyboard is not functioning or when you are in tablet mode.
How to access the captured screenshot
Aside from the quick notification after taking the screenshot, the file can be accessed via the built-in Files app. Here’s how:
1. First, click the Launcher icon to reveal a list of apps.
2. Then, open an app named Files.
3. Navigate to the Downloads folder.
4. You can find the screenshot here.
5. You may open the picture with the Gallery app for previewing and some light editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you screenshot a section on a Chromebook?
To take a screenshot of a specific area on a Chromebook, press the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Show Windows or go to Shelf > Screen capture. After that, make sure you are in the Screenshot mode and Take partial screenshot is enabled. Drag the cursor to cover the screenshot area and then click Capture.
Is there a snipping tool on a Chromebook?
Yes, Chromebooks have a built-in snipping tool that allows you to take a partial screenshot, full screenshot, and window screenshot of your Chromebook’s screen. This feature can be accessed via Ctrl+Shift+Show Windows or Shelf > Screen capture.
Does a Chromebook have a screenshot shortcut?
Yes, Chromebooks have a screenshot shortcut. You can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Show Windows to open a screenshot menu. An alternative shortcut is also available which is Ctr+Alt+Show Windows.
What is the best screen capture tool for Chromebooks?
There are several screen capture tools available for Chromebooks, including the built-in snipping tool, Easy Screenshot, Nimbus Screenshot and Screen Video Recorder, and Awesome Screenshot and Screen Recorder. The best tool for you depends on your specific needs and preferences, but the built-in screenshot and screen recording in ChromeOS is good enough for most cases.
