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- When using Edge, how does one save the screen image?
I very seldom use Edge as a Browser. However when I used it recently I wanted to save the screen image. I could not find anything on the menu to do it. How would I do it?
How to save a page in the Edge browser?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around methods to save a page or screen image in the Edge browser, focusing on various techniques and tools available for capturing screenshots. The scope includes practical applications and user experiences with different Windows versions.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses difficulty in finding a way to save a screen image in Edge.
- Another participant suggests using the Snipping App as a solution.
- Multiple participants mention keyboard shortcuts: Alt/PrintScreen for the active window and Ctrl/PrintScreen for the entire desktop, noting that these may vary with different Windows versions.
- One participant confirms that the keyboard shortcuts work on Edge and mentions using them frequently.
- A later reply highlights that the Snipping Tool will be deprecated and suggests using Snip & Sketch with the shortcut Win+Shift+S instead.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants present multiple methods for capturing screenshots, with some agreement on the effectiveness of keyboard shortcuts. However, there is no consensus on the best approach, as different tools and methods are discussed.
Contextual Notes
There are mentions of potential changes in functionality across Windows versions, and the discussion includes references to tools that may be deprecated, indicating a need for users to stay updated on available features.
Who May Find This Useful
Users of the Edge browser looking for ways to capture screen images, particularly those using various versions of Windows.
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You can use the Snipping App
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13776/windows-10-use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13776/windows-10-use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots
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Tom.G
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On the keyboard:
Alt/PrintScreen saves the current active window to clipboard
Ctrl/PrintScreen saves the whole desktop to clipboard
(works at least on earlier Win versions, you never know what usoft 'improves' to oblivion between versions)
Alt/PrintScreen saves the current active window to clipboard
Ctrl/PrintScreen saves the whole desktop to clipboard
(works at least on earlier Win versions, you never know what usoft 'improves' to oblivion between versions)
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davenn
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Tom.G said:On the keyboard:
Alt/PrintScreen saves the current active window to clipboard
Ctrl/PrintScreen saves the whole desktop to clipboard
(works at least on earlier Win versions, you never know what usoft 'improves' to oblivion between versions)
works on edge, i use it all the time
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Snipping Tool is going to be deprecated in upcoming versions of Windows 10. The alternative is Snip & Sketch. Its shortcut isGreg Bernhardt said:
Win+Shift+S.Similar threads
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