How to screenshot on Chrome OS:

1. How do I take a screenshot on my Chromebook?

Begin by pressing the ctrl key and then immediately press the ☐ll key. Your Chrome device will capture the entire screen and save it as an image file inside your 'Downloads' folder.

2. Where can I find the screenshot that I've just taken?

You will find any screenshot you take inside your Chrome device's 'Downloads' folder.

A video to show you how this works:

How do I take a partial screenshot instead of the entire screen?

Begin by pressing the ctrl and shift keys and then immediately press the ☐ll key. Then use your mouse to draw a rectangle to select the area you wish to capture. Your Chrome device will capture the entire screen and save it as an image file inside your 'Downloads' folder.

This site will help you figure out how to take a screenshot on your particular device. We have instructions on how to take a screenshot on Android, iPhone (iOS), Windows, Mac, iPad (iPadOS), Chrome OS as well as Linux.

Please select your device or operating system above and follow the instructions on the next page.

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