2 Ways to take a screenshot on a laptop without Microsoft Paint

Microsoft recently announced that it will remove one of the legendary drawing applications that everyone who uses a PC/laptop with Windows OS should know; Microsoft Paint. Applications that are often used for screenshots on laptops and are 32 years old will be removed in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

This means that in the latest Windows 10 update this year, there will be no more development for Microsoft Paint. Due to this, see how to screenshot on a laptop without Microsoft Paint below.

Screenshots Using the Snipping Tool

Microsoft Paint program is usually used for drawing and coloring. This application can also be used to store, save and edit screenshots from a PC/laptop. But after Microsoft Paint is abolished, then how do I screenshot on Windows without Microsoft Paint? Here’s how!

• Turn on your PC/laptop
• On the Windows start menu, type Snipping Tool, click on the search result that appears
• Snipping Tool is a desktop program that has been built into Windows products since 2002. This application was first released as an additional application for Windows XP.
• There are four mode options to choose from, namely Free-form Snip, Rectangular Snip, Window Snip and Full-screen Snip.
• Select one of the required options, click and the screen is automatically captured
• In the new Snipping Tool window you can edit and save screenshots directly to your PC/laptop

Screenshot of Using Prt Sc . Key

In addition to using the Snipping Tool, you can also directly print a laptop screen by:

• Press the Prt sc key at the top of the laptop / PC keyboard
• If you want to directly insert the screenshot into Microsoft Word, press ctrl + V
• If you want to edit the screenshot in the Snipping Tool, press ctrl + Prt Sc

Microsoft Paint Is Not Gone!

The removal of the Microsoft Paint application for the next Windows update caused a lot of reactions from loyal Microsoft users. Although simple, but many Windows users are already attracted by this application. For information, the Paint application has existed since the era of Windows 1.0 which was released last November 1985. Since its release, this application has continued to receive updates that are intended to meet the needs of Microsoft users, such as being able to be saved in TIFF, JPEG and so on. Although there are many image processing applications, Microsoft Paint has become one of the user’s favorites because it is simple, easy to operate and is by default available in any Windows product.

In a statement, Microsoft categorizes Microsoft Paint as a depreciated feature or a feature that is no longer in accordance with the times so it will be removed in this year’s Windows update. But actually Microsoft Paint is not really missing from Windows anyway! On the official Microsoft website it is written that Microsoft Paint is still available, but it is not included in the OS bundle as usual but is available in the Windows Store which you can download for free! In addition there is also a Paint 3D application which is a replacement for Paint in a more complete version. This application has the same capabilities as Microsoft Paint, such as drawing, processing 2D images or just making lines. This application also continues to receive development from Microsoft you know!

So, for those of you who already love this application, don’t be discouraged! You can still find Paint in the Windows Store and use it as usual. Keep up with the Game News to be the first to know about the latest updates on games, tips and tricks and reviews of various gadgets.

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