Copying your screen, also known as taking a screenshot, on a Surface device using a physical button combination is a quick way to capture exactly what is displayed on your screen.
Here's the straightforward method based on the provided information:
To copy your screen on a Surface, you need to press and hold the Volume down button + Power button at the same time.
Step-by-Step Process
Taking a screenshot using the physical buttons is simple:
- Locate the Volume down button on your Surface.
- Locate the Power button on your Surface.
- Press and hold both buttons simultaneously.
When done correctly, your screen might dim briefly, indicating that the screenshot has been taken.
Finding Your Screenshots
Once you've captured the screen, the image file is saved automatically. To view your saved screenshots, the location depends on the apps you use:
Accessing Screenshots
Based on common cloud storage services, you can find your screenshots here:
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If you use Google Photos:
- Open the Google Photos application.
- Tap on Library.
- Look for and open the Screenshots folder.
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If you use OneDrive:
- Open the OneDrive application on your Home screen.
- Tap on Photos.
- Navigate to Explore.
- Look for and open the Screenshots folder.
These steps guide you directly to the folder where your captured screen images are stored for easy viewing and sharing.
Remember that this method specifically uses the physical buttons on your Surface device.
