To do a print screen selection, you typically use a built-in tool on your operating system that allows you to capture a specific portion of your screen. Based on the provided reference, one method involves using a specific key combination to initiate this selection process.
Capturing a Screen Selection Using the Reference Method
The reference describes a method involving the Ctrl + PrtSc keys to begin the process of selecting an area of your screen to capture. This action usually triggers a screen capture tool (like the Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch in Windows) which then allows you to define the area you want to save as an image.
Here’s how to perform a print screen selection following the steps provided:
- Press Ctrl + PrtSc keys. According to the reference, pressing these keys together is the first step to activate the screen selection functionality.
- The entire screen changes to gray, and often an overlay appears at the top of the screen with options.
- Select Mode: Choose the type of selection you want. In earlier versions of Windows, you might select the arrow next to the "New" button to see options. Common modes include:
- Rectangular Snip: Drag a rectangle around the area you want to capture.
- Free-form Snip: Draw any shape around the object you want to capture.
- Window Snip: Select a specific window to capture it entirely.
- Full-screen Snip: Capture the entire display (though this method is specifically for selection).
- Select the area: Click and drag your mouse cursor to define the specific area of the screen you want to capture according to the mode you selected.
Once you release the mouse button, the selected area will be captured. It is typically automatically copied to your clipboard, and the screen capture tool may open with the image, allowing you to edit, save, or share it.
Using this method provides a quick way to grab only the necessary parts of your screen, which is useful for documentation, sharing specific details, or focusing on particular information without clutter.
