How do I take a screenshot to include in my message?

A screenshot is a freeze-frame of whatever is on your screen at the point where you hit specified keys on your keyboard. You may want to add into your AWeber message a screenshot from your computer to showcase a specific image you're seeing. This can be easily accomplished with both a Windows machine and a Mac. Depending on the version of Windows you are using, device you're on, etc. the screenshot steps my differ.

On Windows

Using the Print Screen Key

1. Full-Screen Screenshot
   • Press the 'PrtScn' key on your keyboard. This copies the entire screen to your clipboard.
   • Open an image editing program (like Paint), and press 'Ctrl + V' to paste the screenshot.
   • Save the file by selecting 'File' > 'Save As', then choose your desired location and file format.
2. Screenshot of Active Window
   • Click on the window you want to capture.
   • Press 'Alt + PrtScn'. This captures only the active window and copies it to your clipboard.
   • Open an image editing program, press 'Ctrl + V' to paste, and then save the file.
3. Directly Save Screenshot to File
   • Press 'Windows Key + PrtScn'. The screen will dim briefly, and the screenshot will be saved directly to the 'Screenshots' folder in your 'Pictures' library.

Using the Snipping Tool

1. Open the Start menu and type "Snipping Tool" in the search bar.
2. Click on the Snipping Tool app to open it.
3. Select 'New' to start a new screenshot.
4. Drag to select the area you want to capture.
5. Save the screenshot by selecting 'File' > 'Save As'.

Using Snip & Sketch

1. Press 'Windows Key + Shift + S'. Your screen will dim and a small menu will appear at the top of the screen.
2. Choose from the options: Rectangular Snip, Freeform Snip, Window Snip, or Fullscreen Snip.
3. Select the area or window you want to capture. The screenshot will be copied to your clipboard.
4. A notification will appear; click it to edit and save the screenshot using the Snip & Sketch tool.

On macOS

Full-Screen Screenshot

1. Press 'Command (⌘) + Shift + 3'. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.

Selected Area Screenshot

1. Press 'Command (⌘) + Shift + 4'. Your cursor will change to a crosshair.
2. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
3. Release the mouse button to take the screenshot, which will be saved to your desktop.

Window Screenshot

1. Press 'Command (⌘) + Shift + 4', then press the 'Spacebar'. Your cursor will change to a camera icon.
2. Click on the window you want to capture. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.

Touch Bar Screenshot

1. Press 'Command (⌘) + Shift + 6' to capture the content of your Touch Bar. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.

On iOS (iPhone & iPad)

iPhone with Face ID (No Home Button)

1. Press the 'Side Button' and the 'Volume Up Button' simultaneously.
2. Quickly release both buttons.
3. The screenshot will appear in the lower-left corner. Tap it to edit or swipe left to save it to the Photos app.

iPhone with a Home Button

1. Press the 'Home Button' and the 'Top (or Side) Button' simultaneously.
2. Quickly release both buttons.
3. The screenshot will be saved to the Photos app.

On Android

Standard Method

1. Press and hold the 'Power Button' and the 'Volume Down Button' simultaneously.
2. Hold both buttons for a few seconds until you see a screenshot animation.
3. The screenshot will be saved in the 'Screenshots' folder in your Gallery app.

Alternative Method (varies by device)

1. On some devices, you can swipe down from the top of the screen to access the quick settings menu and tap the 'Screenshot' button.

On Chromebook

1. Press 'Ctrl' + 'Show Windows' (the key with a rectangle and two lines).
2. The screenshot will be saved to your 'Downloads' folder.

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