How to take full screenshot on your Chromebook

Frank Cross

March 21, 2024

Take a screenshot on google chrome laptop

Hello everyone, you can follow our guide on how you can take a full screenshot on your Chromebook, it is much easier than you probably think. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this tutorial will help you take high-quality screenshots quickly and easily.

There are 2 ways to take screenshots on your Chromebook:

For Chromebooks with a dedicated Screenshot key: Simply press the Screenshot key.
For Chromebooks without a Screenshot key: Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows (The Show windows key looks like a window with two lines behind it).
- If your external keyboard doesn’t have a Show windows key, try Ctrl + Shift + F5 instead.

Using the Screen Capture menu:

Click on the time at the bottom right corner to open Quick Settings.
Select “Screen Capture.”
Choose the type of screenshot you want:
- Take a full screen screenshot.
- Take a partial screenshot (a specific area of the screen).
- Take a window screenshot (of a specific window).

Below we have step by step visual instructions and video for those of you who are like me, who tend to follow instructions better when we watch someone else do it, lol.

Step 1

Go to Quick Settings, and select “Screen Capture”
Make sure the content you want to capture is on your screen.

Step 2

Once you have opened the “Screen Capture” tool from the Quick Settings menu, you will need to select the type of capture that you want to perform. You can choose to capture your entire screen, a single window, or a specific area of your screen.

Step 3

After making your selection, click the “Start Capture” button to begin the capture. Depending on your settings, you may also have the option to record audio or include cursor movements in the capture.

Step 4

Once the capture is complete, you can save the screenshot or recording to your Chromebook’s local storage or to Google Drive. You can also share it with others using the share options provided in the “Screen Capture” tool.

By following these steps, you can easily capture and save high-quality screenshots or recordings of your Chromebook’s screen.