Screenshots are often used to quickly save important information. This technology allows you to capture the current state of a program or game. Sometimes screenshots are taken when saving elements of web pages.
Necessary
- - Fraps;
- - the "Scissors" program.
Instructions
Step 1
Windows operating systems provide utilities that allow you to quickly capture screen images. On Windows Seven, use the Scissors program.
Step 2
Open the Start menu and go to the Accessories directory. It should be in the All Programs submenu. Create a shortcut for the Scissors application by dragging the icon to the desktop.
Step 3
At the right time, launch this program and select the required area of the screen with the left mouse button. Immediately after completing this procedure, the menu for quick editing of parameters will start.
Step 4
Trace important elements with the Pen tool or select them with the Highlighter. Press the key combination Ctrl and S. Enter a name for the resulting screenshot and specify a location for its storage.
Step 5
If you are using Windows XP, use a combination of the two built-in applications. To get started, at the right time, just press the Print Screen key located at the top of the keyboard. This will save the screenshot to the clipboard.
Step 6
Now open the Start menu and go to the Accessories folder. Open Paint. Right-click in a free area of the working window and select "Paste". Wait a while for the image to appear in the application window.
Step 7
Narrow the borders of the white background if the picture does not fill this area completely Open the File menu. Click on the "Save As" item. Save the screenshot by filling out the form provided.
Step 8
In the situation when you work with full-screen programs, you need to resort to the help of additional applications. Install Fraps, launch this program and open the ScreenShot tab.
Step 9
Select the key you press to save the screenshot. Minimize Fraps, launch the desired program and take screenshots.
