Screenshots are comparatively a better way of sharing the details of your desktop or files or pages. Well,we do always consider that a screenshot is a feature of windows and devices. Though this perception of yours would change within minutes after going through this article.
So let’s begin this article here by following the way of recording screenshots on Google Chrome and then on Chromebook.
Capturing screenshots on Google Chrome
Yes, you heard it right, you can actually record screenshots on your device through Google Chrome. There is not just a single way of capturing your screen through Google Chrome, rather there are a variety of ways of capturing your screen through Google Chrome. That we will be knowing in the blog below.
Capturing screenshots through Google Chrome(on any desktop other than Mac)
The steps for capturing a screenshot on Google Chrome are:
- First of all, login to your Google Chrome account on the browser in any Laptop or PC.
- Press the keys “Ctrl + Shift + I” altogether for opening the Element Inspector, a developer menu that allows you to view the actual HTML texts of your current webpage.
A window appears on your browsing screen that contains the HTML language codes.
- Press the keys “Ctrl + Shift + P” altogether on your PC or Laptop, to open the search bar on the top of that window.
- Therein type “Screenshot” inside the search bar, but do not click on the search icon or Enter button.
You will find the following screenshot options on your PC or Laptop’s screen below the search bar:
Capture area screenshot
Capture full size Screenshot
Capture node screenshot
Capture Screenshot
These are the various forms of screenshots that you can click through Google Chrome.
- At last, select the desired option of capturing a screenshot on Google Chrome based on your preference and requirement.
For that, use the Up and Down keys on your keyboard to select the desired way of capturing a screenshot.
Thereafter, frame the screenshots accordingly, edit them if required to, and save them inside your PC or Laptop.
Let’s know some more about these screenshots types here:
Capture Area Screenshot
This screenshot option allows you to select a particular area on your Google chrome screen. As you click on the Capture area screenshot, a box appears on your chrome screen that you can adjust by dragging it with your mouse, and saving it onto your device.
Capture Full Size Screenshot
By following this option, you can easily click the screenshot of the full screen of your PC or Laptop’s screen. This is a good option for capturing the full screen through Google chrome.
Capture Node Screenshot
This screenshot is much of a use for developers as it allows you to click the screenshot of a specific section of HTML texts.
Capture Screenshot
Through this you can easily click the screenshot of the actual view of your screen.
So, this was all about clicking a screenshot of your browsing screen through Google Chrome on any desktop other than Mac.
Capturing screenshots through Google Chrome (on Mac)
The steps for capturing a screenshot using Google Chrome on Mac are;
- Login to your Google account in Google chrome on a Mac PC or Laptop.
- To open the Element Inspector on your Macbook, press the keys ” Command + Option + I” altogether. A developer menu that allows you to view the actual HTML texts of your current webpage.
A window appears on your browsing screen that contains the HTML language codes.
- Press the keys “Command + Shift + P” altogether on your Mac to open the search bar.
- Therein type “Screenshot” inside the search bar, but do not click on the search icon or Enter button.
You will find the following screenshot options on your PC or Laptop’s screen below the search bar:
Capture area screenshot
Capture full size Screenshot
Capture node screenshot
Capture Screenshot
- Select one of the option of capturing a screenshot of your PC or Laptop’s screen
Use the Up and Down keyboard keys for moving on to the options.
Capture the screenshot by adjusting the frame and size accordingly, edit the screenshot if needed, and save the image to your PC or Laptop.
Now, moving onto the next section of clicking screenshots on Google Chromebook.
Recording Screenshots on Google Chromebook
There are so many ways of capturing a screenshot on Google Chromebook, differing in modes and the use of the softwares.
One of the most common ways of capturing screenshots on Chromebook is by using the keyboards. By using the keyboard keys, you can easily capture screenshots of different size and nanner.
Capturing screenshots through keyboard keys
The steps for capturing screenshots in Google Chromebook are:
- Press the keys Ctrl +Shift + Show Windows altogether on the keypad.
- Select the screenshot in the menu at the bottom of your screen.
- Choose from the options below:
Take a full screen screenshot
Take a partial screenshot
Take a window screenshot
Take a full screen screenshot
By following this option you can easily capture the screenshot of the full screen of your Chromebook. This is the classic form of capturing a screenshot.
Take a partial screenshot
This form of screenshot allows you to capture the screenshot of your desired area on the screen. You can select the area by dragging the walls of the box appearing on your screen with a mouse.
Take a window screenshot
This screenshot option directly captures the screenshot of the active window appearing on your screen. Thereby erasing the unnecessary details from the final image.
Capturing screenshots through Status bar
Other than capturing screenshots through keyboards, you can also capture the screenshots of your screen by going to the Status bar on the bottom right side.
The steps for capturing a screenshot using Status bar ate:
- Click on the upwards arrow in the menu.
- Click on the “screenshot” option.
- Select the screenshot capturing option.
The options for capturing a screenshot are;
- Full Screen screenshot
- Partial screenshot
- Window screenshot
These ways of capturing a screenshot are exactly similar to the ones that we discussed in the above process.
- Select the screenshot option that fits requirements and needs.
Capture the screenshot by adjusting the frame and size accordingly, edit the screenshot if needed, and save the image to your PC or Laptop.
That was all about capturing screenshots in the Google Chromebook.
FAQ
How do I take a screenshot of the entire webpage in Google Chrome?
To take a screenshot of the entire webpage in Google Chrome, press the “Ctrl + Shift + P” keys on your keyboard. This will open the “Print” window. From there, click the “Change” button under the “Destination” section and select “Save as PDF”. Finally, click the “Save” button to save the screenshot as a PDF file.
How do I take a screenshot of a specific area on the webpage in Google Chrome?
To take a screenshot of a specific area on the webpage in Google Chrome, press the “Ctrl + Shift + S” keys on your keyboard. This will change the cursor to a crosshair. Use the cursor to select the area of the webpage you want to capture. Once you have selected the area, the screenshot will be automatically saved to your Downloads folder.
How do I take a screenshot of a specific element on the webpage in Google Chrome?
To take a screenshot of a specific element on the webpage in Google Chrome, right-click on the element you want to capture and select “Inspect” from the context menu. This will open the Developer Tools panel. From there, press the “Ctrl + Shift + P” keys on your keyboard to open the Command Menu. Type “screenshot” in the search box and select “Capture node screenshot” from the results. This will take a screenshot of the selected element and save it to your Downloads folder.
How do I take a screenshot of the entire webpage with a Chrome extension?
To take a screenshot of the entire webpage with a Chrome extension, install an extension such as “Fireshot” or “Awesome Screenshot”. Once installed, click the extension icon in your browser and select the “Capture entire page” option. This will take a screenshot of the entire webpage and open it in a new tab for you to save or edit.
How do I take a screenshot of a webpage with a Chromebook?
To take a screenshot of a webpage with a Chromebook, press the “Ctrl + Shift + Switch window” keys on your keyboard. The Switch window key is usually located above the number 6 key and has an icon that looks like a rectangle with two lines on the right side. This will take a screenshot of the entire screen. If you only want to capture a specific area, press the “Ctrl + Shift + P” keys and follow the same steps as mentioned in the second
