How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in 2026

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

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