How to take screenshot in PC / computer / laptop

Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots

Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7

Take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share.

Capture any of the following types of snips:

Free-form snip	Draw a free-form shape around an object.
Rectangular snip	Drag the cursor around an object to form a rectangle.
Window snip	Select a window, such as a dialog box, that you want to capture.
Full-screen snip	Capture the entire screen.

When you capture a snip, it's automatically copied to the Snipping Tool window where you make changes, save, and share. 

Open Snipping Tool

For Windows 10	Select the Start, enter snipping tool, then select Snipping Tool from the results. Press Windows logo key + Shift + S.
For Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1	Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Search, enter snipping tool in the search box, and then select Snipping Tool from the list of results.
For Windows 7	Select Start, then enter snipping tool in the search box, and then select Snipping Tool from the list of results.