All Methods: How To Screenshot On Yoga Laptop Guide

How To Screenshot On Yoga Laptop
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All Methods: How To Screenshot On Yoga Laptop Guide

Taking a picture of your screen on a Lenovo Yoga laptop is simple. You can easily capture what you see using keys on your keyboard or handy tools built into Windows. There are many ways to do it, whether you want to grab the whole screen or just a small part. This guide shows you all the easy ways.

Method 1: Using Keys on Your Keyboard

The quickest way to capture your screen often uses just a few key presses. Your Yoga laptop has a special key just for this job. It’s called the “Print Screen” key. Sometimes it says “PrtScn,” “PrntScn,” or “Print Scr.” It’s usually near the top right of your keyboard. This is your Yoga laptop print screen button.

Capturing the Whole Screen

You can take a picture of everything on your display with one simple key.

Press the PrtScn key.

What happens next depends on how your Windows is set up and which keys you press.

Seeing What Happens: When you press PrtScn by itself, the picture of your screen goes into a hidden spot called the clipboard. Think of the clipboard like a temporary holding area. The picture isn’t saved as a file yet. You need to paste it somewhere.
Pasting Your Picture: To see your screenshot, open a program where you can put pictures. Good choices are Paint, Word, or even an email. Click in the program window and press Ctrl + V. This pastes the picture from the clipboard. Now you can see it, edit it, and save it as a file.

Capturing and Saving the Whole Screen Right Away

Want the picture saved as a file automatically? There’s a simple Yoga laptop screenshot key combination for that.

Press the Windows Key + PrtScn keys together.
Seeing What Happens: When you press these two keys, your screen might dim or flash for a second. This tells you the picture was taken. And the best part? It’s saved as a file right away! You don’t need to paste it. This is a popular Lenovo Yoga screenshot shortcut for quick saves.

Finding Your Saved Screenshot

So, where did the picture go? When you use Windows Key + PrtScn, Windows puts the picture in a standard folder.

Checking the Pictures Folder: Open the File Explorer (the yellow folder icon). Go to your main user folders (like Documents, Downloads). Look for a folder named “Pictures.” Inside Pictures, you’ll find another folder called “Screenshots.” Your pictures are saved here. The file names are simple, like “Screenshot (1).png,” “Screenshot (2).png,” and so on. This is the default screenshot location Yoga uses for this method.

Capturing Just One Window

Sometimes you don’t want a picture of your entire screen. Maybe you only want a picture of the program window you are actively using. There’s a key combo for this too.

Click on the window you want to capture. Make sure it’s the one on top.
Press the Alt + PrtScn keys together.
Seeing What Happens: Like pressing PrtScn alone, this puts the picture of just the active window onto the clipboard. It doesn’t save as a file automatically.
Pasting Your Single Window Picture: Open a program like Paint or Word. Press Ctrl + V. Only the picture of the window you selected will appear.

Summary of Keyboard Shortcuts

Here is a quick look at the keyboard methods:

Key Combination	What It Captures	Where It Goes	Automatic Save?
`PrtScn`	Full screen	Clipboard	No
`Windows Key + PrtScn`	Full screen	Screenshots folder (file)	Yes
`Alt + PrtScn`	Active window	Clipboard	No

Using these key combinations is a very fast way to capture screen on Lenovo Yoga laptops. They work well for grabbing the full screen or a specific window quickly.

Method 2: Using the Snipping Tool

Keyboard shortcuts are great for speed, but what if you want to capture only a small, specific part of the screen? This is where the Snipping Tool comes in handy. It’s a built-in Windows program perfect for taking a partial screenshot Yoga laptop owners can use easily.

Opening the Snipping Tool

There are a few ways to open this tool.

Search: Click the search bar on the taskbar (or the magnifying glass icon). Type “Snipping Tool.” Click on the Snipping Tool app when it appears.
Run Command: Press Windows Key + R to open the Run box. Type snippingtool and press Enter.

When the tool opens, it might look simple. A small window pops up. The main things you’ll see are “New,” “Mode,” “Delay,” and “Options.”

Choosing a Capture Mode

The “Mode” button is important. It lets you pick how you want to select the area to capture. This is how you take a partial screenshot Yoga laptop screens can be captured differently.

Free-form Snip: Lets you draw any shape around the area you want to capture. Use your mouse to draw a freehand line. Everything inside the line is captured.
Rectangular Snip: This is the most common mode. It lets you draw a box (a rectangle) around the area you want. Click and drag your mouse to make the box. The tool captures everything inside the box. This is ideal for taking a specific partial screenshot Yoga laptop users might need.
Window Snip: This is like the Alt + PrtScn shortcut. It lets you click on any open window to capture just that window. Move your mouse pointer over a window, and it will highlight. Click to capture it.
Full-screen Snip: This is like the PrtScn key. It captures the entire screen. Using the key is faster for this, but the tool gives you options afterward.

Taking the Picture with Snipping Tool

Once you have the tool open and maybe selected a mode (Rectangular is the default), follow these steps:

Click the “New” button.
The screen will become a bit gray or white. Your mouse pointer will change.
Depending on the mode you chose:
- Rectangular/Free-form: Click and drag your mouse to draw the shape around what you want to capture. Lift your finger off the mouse button when you’re done.
- Window: Move your mouse over the window you want to capture. Click on it.
- Full-screen: As soon as you click “New” (with this mode selected), the screenshot is taken.
The picture you took will appear in the Snipping Tool window.

Editing and Saving Your Snip

The Snipping Tool window lets you do a few basic things with your picture.

Pen: You can use a pen tool to draw or write on the screenshot. Pick a color and start drawing.
Highlighter: You can use a highlighter to mark important parts.
Eraser: Made a mistake with the pen or highlighter? Use the eraser to clean it up.
Save: To save the picture as a file, click the disk icon (like a floppy disk) or go to File > Save As. Choose where you want to save it on your computer and give it a name. Standard formats are PNG, JPG, and GIF.
Copy: You can click the “Copy” button (two pages icon) to put the picture onto the clipboard. Then you can paste it into another program like Paint or Word, just like with the keyboard shortcuts.
Send Snip: You can send the picture directly through email if you have an email program set up on your computer.

The Snipping Tool Lenovo Yoga users have is very useful for precise captures and simple markups. It’s been a part of Windows for a long time and is reliable.

Method 3: Using Snip & Sketch (Now Called Snipping Tool)

Windows 10 and 11 introduced a newer tool that does the same job as the old Snipping Tool, but with a few more features. It was first called Snip & Sketch. Now, in the latest versions of Windows 11, this tool has replaced the old Snipping Tool and is simply called “Snipping Tool” again. But many people still know it by its old name or the shortcut for it. This is another great way to take a partial screenshot Yoga laptop owners might prefer for its ease of use and editing features.

Opening Snip & Sketch (Newer Snipping Tool)

This tool is designed to be opened quickly.

Keyboard Shortcut: Press the Windows Key + Shift + S keys together. This is a very fast Lenovo Yoga screenshot shortcut for partial captures.
Action Center: Click the Action Center icon on the taskbar (it looks like a speech bubble or notification icon, usually near the clock). Click the “Screen snip” button.
Search: Click the search bar or icon. Type “Snipping Tool” or “Snip & Sketch.” Click the app when it appears.
Using the PrtScn key: You can set up your Windows settings so that pressing the PrtScn key alone opens the Snip & Sketch tool instead of just copying the full screen to the clipboard. To do this:
1. Go to Windows Settings (Press Windows Key + I).
2. Click on “Accessibility.”
3. Scroll down and click on “Keyboard.”
4. Find the setting that says “Use the Print Screen key to open screen snipping.” Turn the switch to “On.” Now, pressing PrtScn opens the tool.

Choosing a Capture Mode with Snip & Sketch

When you open the tool using Windows Key + Shift + S, a small bar appears at the top of your screen. This bar shows you the different capture modes, similar to the old Snipping Tool.

Rectangular Snip: Draw a box.
Freeform Snip: Draw any shape.
Window Snip: Click on a window.
Full-screen Snip: Captures everything.

Taking the Picture with Snip & Sketch

After you press Windows Key + Shift + S, the screen will dim. The small mode bar appears at the top.

Click on the icon for the mode you want (e.g., the rectangle icon for Rectangular Snip).
Use your mouse to select the area based on the mode.
Once you finish selecting (like lifting your finger after drawing a box), the picture is taken.

Seeing What Happens: The picture is automatically copied to your clipboard. A small notification might pop up in the bottom right corner of your screen.

Editing and Saving Your Snip

The notification is key here.

Click the Notification: Click on the small preview image that pops up in the corner. This opens the Snip & Sketch window (the editing tool).
Editing Tools: In the Snip & Sketch window, you have many tools:
- Pen (different colors and sizes)
- Highlighter
- Eraser
- Ruler/Protractor (for drawing straight lines or angles)
- Crop tool (to cut parts off the edges)
Saving Your Picture: Click the disk icon (Save As) to save the picture as a file. Choose where to save it and the file type (PNG, JPG, GIF).
Copying: Click the Copy icon (two pages) to put the picture back on the clipboard after editing.
Sharing: Click the Share icon to send the picture using apps installed on your computer.

Snip & Sketch Yoga laptop users find this tool very easy for taking quick partial screenshots and adding notes or drawings right away. It’s a modern and flexible option.

Method 4: Using the Game Bar

Windows has a Game Bar feature that is mainly for gamers, but it includes tools like recording video and taking screenshots. It’s another way to capture screen on Lenovo Yoga, especially if you are already using the Game Bar for something else.

Opening the Game Bar

The fastest way to open the Game Bar is with a keyboard shortcut.

Press the Windows Key + G keys together.
Seeing What Happens: The Game Bar overlay appears on your screen. It has several small windows for performance, audio, capture, and more.

Taking a Screenshot with Game Bar

Look for the “Capture” window in the Game Bar overlay. There is a camera icon button.

Click the Camera Icon: Simply click the camera button in the Capture window.

There’s also a quick keyboard shortcut that works when the Game Bar is active.

Press Windows Key + Alt + PrtScn keys together. This takes a screenshot using the Game Bar without needing to open the full overlay first.

Finding Your Game Bar Screenshots

Screenshots taken with the Game Bar are saved automatically as files. They go to a different folder than the Windows Key + PrtScn method.

Checking the Videos Folder: Open File Explorer. Go to your main user folders. Look for a folder called “Videos.” Inside Videos, you’ll find a folder called “Captures.” Your Game Bar screenshots are saved here. They are typically saved as PNG files. This is another screenshot location Yoga uses depending on the tool.

The Game Bar method is quick, especially the Windows Key + Alt + PrtScn shortcut, and it saves the file automatically. It’s a good option if you prefer keeping your game-related (or just Game Bar taken) captures separate.

Comparing the Different Methods

Each method to capture screen on Lenovo Yoga has its own strong points. Here’s a simple comparison to help you choose the best one for what you need.

Method	How to Open/Use	What It Captures	Where Pictures Go	Good For…
PrtScn Key	Press `PrtScn`	Full screen	Clipboard (Needs pasting)	Quick capture to paste right away.
Windows Key + PrtScn	Press `Windows Key + PrtScn`	Full screen	Pictures > Screenshots folder (File)	Quick capture and automatic saving of full screen.
Alt + PrtScn	Press `Alt + PrtScn`	Active window	Clipboard (Needs pasting)	Capturing just one program window.
Snipping Tool (Old)	Search “Snipping Tool” or `Windows Key + R` > `snippingtool`	Full, Window, Rectangular, Free-form	Snipping Tool window (Copy/Save)	Custom areas, basic edits, saving after capturing.
Snip & Sketch (Newer Tool / New Snipping Tool)	`Windows Key + Shift + S`, Action Center, or `PrtScn` (if set)	Full, Window, Rectangular, Free-form	Clipboard (Opens in editor from notification), Save	Custom areas, more editing options, quick access shortcut.
Game Bar	`Windows Key + G` (then click camera) or `Windows Key + Alt + PrtScn`	Full screen	Videos > Captures folder (File)	Quick full screen capture, saving in a specific spot.

As you can see, whether you need a partial screenshot Yoga laptop screen or a full screen screenshot Lenovo Yoga computers handle it in many ways.

Finding Your Screenshot Location on Yoga

We’ve talked about where screenshots go for different methods. Let’s put that together simply. Knowing the screenshot location Yoga uses is important so you can find your pictures.

Method: Windows Key + PrtScn
- Location: File Explorer > Pictures > Screenshots
Method: Game Bar (Windows Key + Alt + PrtScn)
- Location: File Explorer > Videos > Captures
Method: PrtScn or Alt + PrtScn
- Location: Clipboard (Not a file, needs pasting into a program like Paint and then saved).
Method: Snipping Tool / Snip & Sketch
- Location: You choose where to save it when you click “Save As.”

So, if you used Windows Key + PrtScn, check the Screenshots folder. If you used the Game Bar, check the Captures folder. If you just pressed PrtScn or Alt + PrtScn, remember it’s waiting on the clipboard to be pasted. If you used the snipping tools, you picked the spot yourself.

Tips for Using Screenshots on Your Yoga Laptop

Yoga laptops often have extra functions on their keys, sometimes needing an “Fn” key press. The PrtScn key on Yoga laptop keyboards is usually a dedicated key, so you typically don’t need to press “Fn” with it for the standard functions. However, some smaller Yoga models might combine keys. Check your specific keyboard layout. The methods using key combinations (Windows Key + PrtScn, Alt + PrtScn, Windows Key + Shift + S, Windows Key + Alt + PrtScn) are standard Windows features and work on most laptops, including your Yoga.

Using these methods lets you capture screen on Lenovo Yoga easily for school, work, or fun. Practice each method a few times to see which one you like best for different situations.

Common Questions About Yoga Laptop Screenshots

Here are answers to questions people often ask.

How do I take a picture of just part of the screen on my Yoga laptop?

Use the Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch. Press Windows Key + Shift + S. Then draw a box or shape around the part you want.

Where do screenshots go on a Lenovo Yoga laptop?

It depends on how you took the picture.
* Windows Key + PrtScn saves them as files in Pictures > Screenshots.
* Game Bar saves them as files in Videos > Captures.
* PrtScn or Alt + PrtScn puts them on the clipboard (not saved as a file until you paste them).
* Snipping Tool/Snip & Sketch lets you choose where to save.

My PrtScn key doesn’t seem to do anything. What’s wrong?

If pressing PrtScn alone doesn’t seem to work, it might be copying to the clipboard silently. Try pressing PrtScn, then open Paint and press Ctrl + V. If the screenshot appears, the key is working, but it’s just copying to the clipboard.

Also, check if you need to use the “Fn” key with PrtScn on your specific Yoga model. This is less common for the main PrtScn function but worth checking your keyboard layout.

If you set the PrtScn key to open Snip & Sketch, pressing it will dim the screen and show the Snip & Sketch bar.

Can I change the folder where screenshots are saved?

For screenshots saved by Windows Key + PrtScn, the default folder is Pictures > Screenshots. You can change the location of the whole “Screenshots” folder. Right-click the “Screenshots” folder, choose “Properties,” go to the “Location” tab, and click “Move.” Pick a new folder. Future screenshots using this method will go there.

Game Bar screenshot location is tied to the Captures folder, which is usually inside Videos. You might be able to change the Game Bar capture folder in Game Bar settings or Windows settings under Gaming > Captures.

What is the quickest way to take a full screen screenshot Lenovo Yoga laptop users can use?

Pressing Windows Key + PrtScn is very fast. It takes the picture and saves it as a file in one step.

What is the quick key combination for partial screenshot Yoga laptop screens?

Windows Key + Shift + S is the quickest way to open the tool for taking a partial screenshot.

These methods make taking screenshots on your Yoga laptop simple and fast for any task. Choose the one that fits what you need to capture and what you want to do with the picture next.