Taking a screenshot on a Chromebook is easier than it used to be. Newer models include a dedicated Screenshot key, while all current Chromebooks also support ChromeOS Screen Capture tools for full-screen, partial, and window screenshots. If your device uses an older keyboard layout, you can still use the familiar Show windows shortcut.

You can also take screenshots in tablet mode, use an external keyboard, and change where screenshots are saved. Here’s how it all works.

Quick answer

Full screenshot: Press the Screenshot key , or press Ctrl + Show windows

Partial screenshot: Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows

Window screenshot: Open Screen Capture , then choose Window

Tablet screenshot: Press Power + Volume down

External keyboard: Press Ctrl + F5 for a full screenshot, or Ctrl + Shift + F5 for a partial screenshot

How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook

The easiest way to take a screenshot on a Chromebook is to use the built-in Screen Capture tools.

Press the Screenshot key if your Chromebook has…