How to take a screenshot

est. 30 min

💡 After this training:

The learner knows how to take a screenshot on their own device.

👀 How to coordinate this training:

Exercise

Let's take a screenshot together on your own computer or mobile device.

Let's explore a screenshot tool together (for example, Cut and Sketch in Office). If the learners have different mobile devices, they can tell how to take a screenshot on their devices.

You can also find out together by searching for information on the Internet, e.g.: "How do I take a screenshot with my iPhone?" or "iPhone phone screenshot".

Additional task: sending an email with an attachment

Take a screenshot
Save it to your own device.
Send an email to the trainer.
To: trainer's email address.
Write your own name as the subject of the message, screenshot.
Attach a screenshot to the message.
In the message, tell us which screenshot you sent: why and from where.
Write your name at the end of the message

Materials needed:

Computer 💻 or mobile phone 📱

✨ Digital skills training about taking screenshots

On Mobile Devices

video language 🇬🇧

Basic Instructions by Device Type 📋

Android (most models)

Locate the buttons: Power button + Volume down button.
Press them at the same time and hold for 1 second.
Screen flashes or animation shows screenshot is taken.
Preview shows on screen for a few seconds.
Open the Gallery or Photos app, go to “Screenshots” album.

Samsung Phones (some models)

Use the palm swipe gesture (if enabled): Swipe the edge of your hand across the screen.
Or use the quick menu: Pull down from top > Tap the Screenshot icon.

iPhone (with Face ID)

Press Side button + Volume up.
Preview appears in bottom left.
Tap to edit, or swipe it away to save automatically.

iPhone (with Home button)

Press Home button + Side button together.
Screenshot saves to Photos > Screenshots.

On Computers 💻

video language 🇬🇧

Basic Instructions by Operating System 📋

Windows 10/11

Quick screenshot (entire screen): Press PrtScn → Paste it in Paint or Word using Ctrl + V.
Save screenshot automatically: Press Windows + PrtScn → Saved in Pictures > Screenshots.
Capture part of the screen:
Press Windows + Shift + S.
Drag to select area.
Image is copied to clipboard → Paste it where needed or save.

Mac (MacBook)

Capture whole screen: Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 3.
Capture selected area: Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 → drag to select.
Capture a window: Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, then tap Spacebar.
Screenshots are saved on desktop by default.

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