How to Take a Screenshot Using Microsoft Edge
Taking a screenshot using Microsoft Edge lets you capture any web page or specific image without installing extra software or extensions. The built-in web capture tool works on both Windows 11 and Windows 10, saving either a custom region or an entire scrolling page.
Press Ctrl+Shift+S on your keyboard inside the browser to open the capture menu instantly. Drag a box over the exact part you want to save or grab the full page from top to bottom.
Open the Web capture tool by clicking the ellipses (…) menu and selecting Screenshot, or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+S. Choose “Capture full page” or “Capture area” to select what you want to save.
Screenshot the entire webpage in Edge
You can screenshot the entire webpage in Edge without installing any extra software by using the built-in Web capture tool. Open Microsoft Edge, go to the page you want to save, click the three dots in the top-right corner, and choose Web capture to take a full picture of the page.
Open Microsoft Edge and go to the page you want to capture.
Access the web capture tool after navigating to the specific webpage you wish to capture.
The ellipses (…) in the upper-right corner of the browser open the “Settings and more” menu. This menu provides access to options for managing your browser, including history and downloads.
Select Screenshot from the drop-down menu.
Ctrl + Shift + S to open Screenshot in Edge.Select Capture full page, the middle option, to grab the entire webpage.
Capture an area of a page
To capture an area of a page in Microsoft Edge instead of the whole screen, open the Web capture menu by pressing Control, Shift, and S on your keyboard. Click and drag a box around the part of the page you want to save, and then choose Copy or Markup capture.
Follow the steps above to open Screenshot. A menu will appear when you do.
Choose Capture area, the left option, and then select the portion of your screen you want to capture.
Select 'Copy' to save the image to your clipboard, or 'Markup capture' to review and add your own notes to the screenshot.
Copy or save the screenshot to your device once finished.
Your screenshot is now ready to save or paste into another app.
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Conclusion:
- In conclusion, capturing screenshots using Microsoft Edge is a convenient and easy-to-use feature that can save time and effort.
- The web capture tool can be highly beneficial, whether saving an image of a webpage for future reference, sharing information with others, or collaborating with a support team.
- The built-in screenshot tool allows users to capture the entire webpage or a specific area, offering versatility for various needs.
- For additional reference and details, the Microsoft Edge Learning Center provides comprehensive information on capturing screenshots of web pages.
- Feel free to share feedback or contribute additional insights through the comments below.
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