How to screenshot on Chromebook?

To take a screenshot on a Chromebook, you can use the following methods:

Taking a Full Screenshot

To capture the entire screen, press the following keys simultaneously:

• Ctrl + Show Windows (or Ctrl + Overview if your Chromebook uses that term). The Show Windows key is typically located at the top of the keyboard and looks like a rectangle with two vertical lines on its right side124.

Taking a Partial Screenshot

To capture only a specific part of the screen, press the following keys simultaneously:

• Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows (or Ctrl + Shift + Overview). This will turn your cursor into a target, allowing you to click and drag to select the area you want to capture. Once you release the mouse button, the selected area will be captured124.

Using the Screenshot Toolbar

You can also access the Screenshot Toolbar for more options:

• Press Shift + Ctrl + Show Windows to open the toolbar. This allows you to choose between capturing the entire screen, a specific section, or a window, as well as recording video of your screen24.

Where Screenshots Are Saved

Screenshots are automatically saved to your Downloads folder in the Files app. You can also change the save location by accessing the Settings through the Screenshot Toolbar and selecting a different folder24.

Alternative Methods

• If your Chromebook or external keyboard does not have a Show Windows key, you can use Ctrl + F5 as an alternative.
• Some Chromebooks may have a dedicated Screenshot key, which looks like a circle inside a square. If available, you can use this key instead of the keyboard shortcuts2.

By using these methods, you can easily capture and manage screenshots on your Chromebook.