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How do I take a screenshot on my computer?

Take a screenshot of the issue you are seeing so you can attach it to a support ticket. The steps below explain how to capture and save a screenshot on PC or Mac.

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Summary

Take a screenshot of the problem you’re seeing so you can share it in a support ticket. The steps below show how to capture and save a screenshot on PC or Mac.

Before you start

  • Make sure you know whether you’re using a PC or a Mac.
  • If you plan to include the image in a support ticket, save it somewhere easy to find.
  • On PC, this article uses Paint to save the screenshot.

Steps

  1. Capture the screenshot on your device.
    • On a PC, press Prt Scr.
    • On a Mac, press Shift + Command (⌘) + 3.
  1. Open an app or location where you can save the image.
    • On a PC, open Paint.
    • On a Mac, the screenshot is saved to your desktop as a .png file.
  1. Paste or find the screenshot.
    • On a PC, press Ctrl + V in Paint to paste the screenshot.
    • On a Mac, look on your desktop for the saved .png file.
  1. Edit the image if needed.
    • On a PC, crop or annotate the screenshot in Paint if you need to highlight the issue.
  1. Save the file.
    • On a PC, save the screenshot to your computer.
    • On a Mac, keep the saved file from your desktop and attach it to your support ticket if needed.

What happens next

Your screenshot is now saved and ready to attach to a support ticket. If you edit the image, make sure the issue is still visible before you send it.

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