Weldon ComputerStep Cards Make a card
Menu

Windows PC

Take a picture of part of the screen

You copy a picture of part of the screen, then paste it into an email or a document.

  1. Step 1: Hold down the Windows key and the Shift key. While you hold them, press S.

    You will see The screen goes a little darker and a small bar shows at the top.

  2. Step 2: Hold the left mouse button down and move the mouse across the part you want.

    You will see A box shows what will be in the picture.

    If it goes wrong Wrong part? Press the Esc key and start again.

  3. Step 3: Let go of the mouse button.

    You will see The picture is copied. A small notice may show in the corner.

  4. Step 4: Go to the email or document where the picture should go.

    You will see The email or document is on the screen.

  5. Step 5: Click the spot where the picture should go.

    You will see A blinking line shows there.

  6. Step 6: Hold the Ctrl key and press V.

    You will see The picture appears.

    If it goes wrong Nothing? Do the first three steps again.

starter card

Take a picture of part of the screen

Follows: Microsoft Support: Keyboard shortcuts in Windows (Windows logo key + Shift + S, Ctrl + V). Written in plain words by Step Cards; not made or checked by that company or agency.

Plain-language check: reading grade 1.8 (very easy to read), 0 notes.

Put this card in a new deck

You get a private link to your own deck with this card in it, ready to change.

Already have a deck? Open it and use Add a starter card.