Taking Tutorial Screenshots

[Man1c M0g]

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[jefe317]

Some OS let you simply press the PrtSc button and it doesn't require the Alt button.

[Popple]

Hi,
There are also the following ways to get screenshots for Mac users (I don't know if they work on PC's) :

Command+Shift+3 to get a screenshot of the total screen.
Command+Shift+4 : there is a cross sign showing up that gives you the opportunity to select what you want on the screen.
And you can work on the image in Photoshop if you like.

[Silver Bullet]

Hi
I have Windows OS with Vista Home Basic and to record an image of the current screen I press Function (Fn) + Print Screen (Prt Sc) not Alt + Prt Sc

[sundown5925]

Originally Posted by jefe317

Some OS let you simply press the PrtSc button and it doesn't require the Alt button.

The difference is that if you press the Alt button+PrtSc you will get a screen shot of only the active program. If you press the PrtSc button without the Alt button, you get the entire screen with whatever other programs may be open and visible. (a little less to crop out if you aren't looking to include the other windows, but handy if you do.)