How did it work? You always need a screenshot on your computer. Fortunately, there are practical shortcuts for this. Photo: Kristin Close / dpa-tmn
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In both cases, image files can be inserted into any program with the “Ctrl + V” key combination – for example in a graphics program to save screenshots in the desired format.
cut easy
Finally, the so-called Snipping Tool is much more convenient and allows you to freely select the screenshot area. In the mini-program, screenshots can also be edited with color, markers or brushes before being saved, if you want to highlight or explain things. It is possible to save in the desired format – like JPG, PNG, GIF.
The app has been modified and expanded for Windows 11. In both Windows 10 and Windows 11, the Snipping Tool can be called up quickly by clicking on the magnifying glass at the bottom and then typing Snipping in the search field.
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Mac. but also possible
Mac computers also have several options for taking screenshots—including “Command+Shift+3” for a screenshot of the entire screen, and “Command+Shift+4” for a freely selectable area. The key combination “Command + Shift + 5” in turn leads to a screenshot options menu.
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