How to Take and Send a Screenshot on Any Device - Complete Guide

How to Take and Send a Screenshot on Any Device - Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

March 6, 2025 at 05:27 AM

Screenshots & Screen Recording Guide

Windows

  • Press Windows key + Print Screen
  • Screenshot saves automatically in Photos > Downloads

Mac OSX

  • Press ⌘ + Shift + 4
  • Click and drag to select area
  • Screenshot saves on desktop as "screenshot_date_time.jpg"

Chromebook

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Switch window (or Ctrl + Shift + F5)
  • Use crosshair to select area
  • Saves in Downloads folder

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  • Press Sleep/Lock + Volume Up buttons simultaneously
  • For older devices: Sleep/Lock + Home button
  • Screenshots save in Photos app
  • Screen recording available through Settings

Android

  • Press Power + Volume Down simultaneously
  • Alternative: Hold Power button for screenshot option
  • Notification appears for accessing screenshot
  • Screen recording available on Android 11+

Sharing Screenshots via Chat

  1. Click + icon in chat window
  2. Select Image
  3. Choose screenshot file (up to 25MB)
  4. Click Open

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Email Sharing

  • Attach screenshot/recording to email
  • Include ticket number (#XXXXXX) if applicable
  • Screen recordings must be shared via email, not chat

Note: Supported file formats include .jpeg, .png, .gif, .pdf, and .txt files up to 25MB.

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