How to take a screenshot on your Chromebook

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Oct 11, 2018

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Sometimes a screenshot might be needed to help you resolve an issue you're having. To capture a screenshot, follow the steps below.

To take a screenshot on a Chromebook:

View the site you're experiencing difficulty with.
Press Ctrl + . (For non-Chrome OS keyboards, press Ctrl + F5.)
Your screenshot is saved as a PNG file in your "Downloads" folder.
To take a partial screenshot, press Ctrl + Shift + and drag the mouse over the area you want to capture.

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