Taking a screenshot allows you to capture a still image of your laptop’s screen. Almost every electronic device has a built-in method for capturing the display, and Asus laptops are no exception and learning all the methods available on how to screenshot on an Asus Laptop.
You’re probably already familiar with some of the traditional ways of taking a screenshot, but did you know you can capture a section of the screen or an individual window? Don’t worry, most people don’t know there are actually multiple methods to screenshot.
If you’re looking for how to screenshot on an Asus laptop, you can use a few shortcuts, desktop tools, and even download apps that are specifically designed to work with screenshots.
In this piece, we’re going to teach you 8 easy methods for taking a screenshot on an Asus laptop. Let’s jump in!
How to Screenshot on Asus Laptop Using Print Screen Key
“Print Screen” is a keyboard shortcut key that allows you to take a screenshot on your Asus laptop or any kind of computer for that matter. When you press this key, you can take a full-screen screenshot that will be copied into your clipboard.
Here’s how to use the print screen shortcut in just 5 steps:
- Find the key abbreviated “PrtSc.” It’s usually located in the top row of your keyboard towards the right side.
- After that, open any photo editing software such as Paint or Photoshop.
- Press the paste shortcut “Ctrl+V” on your keyboard or simply click on the “Paste” button in the upper left corner of Paint to paste the screenshot.
- Edit your screenshot if you wish.
- Press “Ctrl + S” on your keyboard to save the screenshot. A popup window will open and all you have to do is give your screenshot a name, select the folder in which to save the file, and then click on “Save”.
This is the traditional method for capturing a screen when the information displayed doesn’t allow the user to copy and paste it as text.
How to Screenshot My Active Window on Asus Laptop
You can capture your active window using the shortcut “Alt + Print Screen (PrtSc.).” It works just like the shortcut we’ve mentioned before:
- Open the window which you want to capture.
- Press the keys “Alt” and “PrtSc.” simultaneously on your keyboard.
- Open any photo editor like Paint or Photoshop, and press “Ctrl+V” on your keyboard to paste the screenshot.
- Edit your screenshot if you wish.
- Press “Ctrl+S” on your keyboard to save the screenshot.
Just like before, you will have to name your screenshot, select the folder in which to save the file, and then click on “Save”.
Alternative methods: “Ctrl + Printscreen” or “Fn + Printscreen”
Sometimes the “Alt + Print Screen (PrtSc.)” shortcut doesn’t work on some Asus laptops, but luckily, there are two alternative methods you can use to screenshot your active window. Try this:
- Open the window that you want to take a screenshot of.
- Press the keys “Ctrl+PrtSc.” or “Fn+PrtSc.” simultaneously on your keyboard.
- Open any photo editor like Paint or Photoshop, and press “Ctrl+V” to paste the screenshot.
- Edit your screenshot if you wish.
- Press “Ctrl+S” on your keyboard to save the screenshot.
How to Screenshot on Asus Laptop Using Windows + Print Screen Key (Autosave)
While the PrtSc button alone is enough to capture the screen on an Asus laptop, combining it with the Windows key guarantees that the screenshot has been taken and saved automatically.
This method is particularly useful when you don’t need to edit the screenshot, or when you need to take multiple ones quickly while watching a video or a presentation, for example.
This is what you should do to screenshot an Asus laptop using the autosave function:
- Find the key abbreviated “PrtSc.” that’s usually located in the top row of your keyboard towards the right side, and the Windows key on the bottom left row.
- Press and hold both keys at the same time for a few seconds.
- The screen will flash immediately to let you know that the screenshot has been successfully taken and saved automatically.
You can usually find any screenshots taken this way by opening the File Explorer and looking for the “Pictures” folder. There, you should see a “Screenshots” folder with all of the files.
How to Screenshot on Asus Laptop Using the Snipping Tool
The Snipping Tool is a desktop app provided by Windows for all of its versions. It can be used to copy words or images from all of your Asus laptop screen, or just a section of it.
Follow these steps to screenshot on an Asus laptop using the Snipping Tool:
- Press the Windows key located on the bottom left row of your keyboard.
- Type “snipping tool” in the search bar. You actually don’t even need to type the whole name, just the first few letters will do.
- Click on the app to open it.
- Click on “New” to make a rectangular snip, or click on the arrow next to “Mode” to choose a different type of screenshot. These are your options:
- Free-from Snip: Draw a line to form a free-form shape around the area of your screen that you want to capture.
- Rectangular Snip: Drag the cursor to select a rectangular area of your screen of any size.
- Window Snip: Click on the window which you want to capture in your screenshot. If you want to capture your active window, you will still need to click on it.
- Full-screen Snip: Take a screenshot of your full screen.
- Press “Ctrl+S” on your keyboard to save the screenshot. In the popup window that will open, you can give your screenshot a name, select the folder in which to save the file, and even select the type of file it will be saved as (PNG, GIF, JPEG, or MHT).
The Snipping Tool also allows you to edit your screenshot, so we highly recommend you try it out.
How to Screenshot with Visible Mouse Cursor on Asus Laptop
Screenshots typically hide the mouse cursor as the screen is captured, but this method is for you if you prefer it to be visible. The Steps Recorder is a desktop app available in all versions of Windows that allows you to take a screenshot on an Asus laptop with a visible mouse cursor.
The instructions below will guide you through the process of taking a screenshot with a visible mouse cursor on Asus laptop:
- Press the Windows key located on the bottom left row of your keyboard.
- Type “Steps Recorder” in the search bar, or just the first few letters.
- Click on the app to open it.
- Select “Start Record” in the small window that will pop up.
- Click on the desired area of your screen to captures the image. Any time you click on your screen, a screenshot will be taken.
- Click on “Stop Record” once you have your screenshot.
After you stop the record, the app will show you all the screenshots with the visible mouse cursor you’ve taken. Now, you just have to click on “Save” to save the screenshots.
How to Screenshot on Asus Laptop Using Lightshot
If you need to take and edit screenshots often, the Lightshot app might be the best option. This app is very easy to use, and it allows you not only to capture any area of your screen but also to edit the screenshot, share it online, and even search for similar images.
These are the instructions to take a screenshot on an Asus laptop using Lightshot:
- Download Lightshot and install it.
- Open the window or page you want to take a screenshot of.
- Find the Lighshot icon among the “hidden icons” of your Taskbar, and click on it.
- Drag the cursor to select the area you wish to capture. A selection of tools to edit and share your screenshot will appear on the bottom right corner of your selection.
Conclusion
Knowing how to screenshot on your laptop is a skill everyone should learn because you never know when it’ll come in handy. In this post, we’ve guided you through several methods and alternatives to capture your screen so that you hopefully find one that’s useful for taking screenshots on your Asus laptop.
The traditional “PrtSc.” and photo editor combo will do just fine for the occasional screenshot. However, if you wish to edit your screenshots and give them a more “professional” look, then you might want to consider using an app like Lightshot.
We suggest trying them all out and seeing which one you find the most convenient for your specific purposes.
