How To Take Screenshot In Laptop Windows 7 In Zoom

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Zoom video conferencing has become an essential tool for many remote workers and students. At times, you may need to take a screenshot of something during a Zoom meeting to save for later or share with others. In this blog post, we will show you how to take a screenshot on your laptop using Windows 7 while participating in a Zoom meeting.

Method 1: Using the Snipping Tool

Windows 7 comes with a built-in tool called the Snipping Tool, which allows you to take screenshots of any portion of your screen. Follow these steps to use the Snipping Tool during a Zoom meeting:

  1. Open the Snipping Tool by clicking on the Start button, typing Snipping Tool in the search box, and then selecting it from the results.
  2. Once the Snipping Tool is open, select the New button to start a new snip.
  3. Choose the type of snip you want to take from the dropdown menu (Free-form, Rectangular, Window, or Full-screen).
  4. Click and drag your mouse to capture the desired portion of the screen (or select the desired window if you chose the Window snip option).
  5. Release the mouse button to finalize the screenshot, which will then appear in the Snipping Tool.
  6. Save the screenshot by clicking on the File menu, then selecting Save As and choosing a location to save the file.

Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

You can also use keyboard shortcuts to capture screenshots during a Zoom meeting on a laptop with Windows 7. Here are the steps:

  1. To take a screenshot of the entire screen, press the Print Screen (or PrtScn) key on your keyboard.
  2. To capture only the active window, hold down the Alt key and then press the Print Screen (or PrtScn) key.
  3. Open an image editing program like Microsoft Paint or any other program that allows you to paste images.
  4. Press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot into the program.
  5. Save the screenshot by clicking on the File menu, then selecting Save As and choosing a location to save the file.

Method 3: Using Zoom’s Built-in Screenshot Feature

Zoom also has a built-in feature that enables you to take screenshots during a meeting. To use this feature, follow these steps:

  1. During a Zoom meeting, click on the More button (three horizontal dots) in the meeting controls at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Select Record from the More menu to start recording the meeting (you must be the meeting host or have recording permission from the host).
  3. Click the Pause button in the meeting controls to pause the recording when you want to take a screenshot.
  4. Press the Print Screen (or PrtScn) key on your keyboard to capture the entire screen or hold down the Alt key and then press the Print Screen (or PrtScn) key to capture only the active window.
  5. Click the Resume button in the meeting controls to continue recording the meeting.
  6. After the meeting is finished, Zoom will automatically convert the recording to a video file and a separate audio file. Open the video file in a media player that supports frame-by-frame playback (such as VLC media player).
  7. Navigate to the exact frame you want to save as a screenshot, then use the media player’s built-in screenshot feature to save the frame as an image. For example, in VLC media player, you can press Shift + S to save the current frame as a screenshot.

In conclusion, there are multiple ways to take screenshots during a Zoom meeting on a laptop with Windows 7. Choose the method that best suits your needs and preferences. Happy screenshotting!