How to Screenshot on an Acer Laptop [5 Easy Ways]

Mastering the art of screenshotting on your Acer laptop will empower you to efficiently save and share visual information. Read on to learn how to screenshot on an Acer laptop in 5 different ways.

Capturing using Print Screen is a simple process on all Acer computers and laptops, including the Acer Nitro, Aspire, TravelMate, Swift, or Spin. Follow the guides below for each method to find out how to screenshot on a laptop by Acer.

For Windows 7/8/10: hit the Print Screen button to copy the screenshot to your clipboard.

For Windows 11: press the Windows key + Print Screen buttons simultaneously. You’ll find your screenshot in the Pictures folder under Screenshots.

1. Navigate to the program window you need to capture.

2. For Windows 8/10: hit Alt + Print Screen simultaneously to copy the screenshot of your active program window to the clipboard.

   For Windows 11: press Alt + Print Screen. The screenshot of the active window will be saved in the Pictures folder under Screenshots.

For Windows 7/8/10/11: press the Windows + Print Screen buttons. The screenshot of the entire screen will be automatically saved in your Pictures folder under Screenshots.

Please note that the Print Screen button may be labeled differently on some Acer laptops, such as PrtScn or PrtSc. Additionally, depending on your laptop's keyboard configuration, you may need to use the Fn key in combination with the Print Screen button.

Snipping Tool is a built-in screenshot utility on Windows that allows you to capture specific areas of your screen with ease. Here’s how to take a screenshot on an Acer laptop using Snipping Tool:

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Snipping Tool in the search bar, and open the app.

2. Capture the screenshot:

   • Rectangular snip: click on New, then click and drag the cursor to capture a rectangular portion of the screen.

   • Free-form snip: click on New, select Free-Form Snip, and draw a shape around the area to capture.

   • Window snip: click on New, choose Window Snip, and click on the window you want to capture.

   • Full-screen snip: click on New, select Full-Screen Snip, and wait for the Snipping Tool to finish the process.

3. To save your picture, open the File menu and choose Save As. Select a location on your laptop to save the screenshot, choose a file format, and click Save.

1. Press the Windows key, type Snipping Tool, and open the app.

2. Click on Delay in the toolbar. Choose a delay duration from the drop-down menu (e.g., 3 seconds, 5 seconds, etc.).

3. Click New and select the desired snip type. Snipping Tool will wait for the specified delay duration before capturing the screenshot.

4. Once the screenshot is captured, open the File menu, select Save As, choose a location to save the screenshot, select a file format, and click Save.

Snip & Sketch is a built-in screenshot tool that comes with Windows 10. It offers various capturing options and editing tools to enhance your screenshots. Here’s how to take a screenshot on an Acer laptop with this app:

1. First, open the application or window to capture.

2. Press the Windows key on your keyboard. Type Snip & Sketch in the search bar and open the app.

3. Once Snip & Sketch opens, you'll notice a small toolbar with several options. By default, it should be in the New mode, which allows you to capture a new screenshot.

4. Choose the type of screenshot. Snip & Sketch offers four options: rectangular snip, window snip, free-form snip, and full-screen snip. Click on the respective button on the toolbar or use the corresponding shortcut:

   • Rectangular snip: Ctrl + Shift + S

   • Free-form snip: Ctrl + Shift + F

   • Window snip: Ctrl + Shift + W

   • Full-screen snip: Ctrl + Shift + Print Screen

5. After selecting your desired snipping mode, your screen will dim, and you'll be able to click and drag the cursor to select the area for capture. Release the mouse button to take the screenshot.

6. Once you've captured the screenshot, the program will open a new window displaying the screenshot along with editing options. You can use these tools to annotate, crop, highlight, or make other adjustments to your screenshot if desired.

7. When you're satisfied with the edits, click the Save icon located in the top-left corner. Choose a location on your Acer laptop to save the screenshot and give it a suitable name.

If you’re wondering how to take screenshots on Acer Chromebooks or tablets, simply follow these steps:

1. Locate the power button and the volume down button on your Acer tablet. The power button is usually located on the top or side, while the volume-down button is typically on the side of the device.

2. Navigate to the screen for capture.

3. Press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously.

4. You should see a visual indication or hear a shutter sound, indicating that the screenshot has been taken.

5. Access your device's gallery to view the captured screenshot. It is usually located in the app drawer or on the home screen.