How to take a screenshot on Surface Go

The Surface Go is an incredible lightweight tablet PC for those who want to work and play on the motility. Nearly of the states know that taking a screenshot on a Windows device is every bit simple every bit hitting the Print Screen key, but this is a tablet. What if you have no keyboard attached?

(Note: This method will work for any current Surface device not just the Surface Go.)

Products used in this guide

Microsoft: Surface Go 4GB/8GB (from $400)
Microsoft: Surface Become Signature Type Comprehend ($130)

How to take a screenshot on Surface Go without a keyboard

Taking a screenshot on Surface Go without a keyboard is similar to how it works on a mobile phone. Just follow these steps:

Press the Power + Volume Upward buttons on the top side of your Surface Go simultaneously.
The screen should darken briefly to signify that a screenshot has been added to your clipboard.
Open up the app where you want to paste the screenshot.
Long press on the touch screen where you want to relieve your screenshot.
Select Paste.

How to have a screenshot on Surface Go using a keyboard

Just follow these steps:

Find the "PrtScn" key on your keyboard. (Ensuring the "Fn" primal toggle is set to off.)
Press "PrtScn" to add together a screenshot to your clipboard.
- If y'all're signed in to OneDrive, it volition offer to automatically add a JPG version of the screenshot to your pictures folder.
Open the app where you want to paste your screenshot.
Printing CTRL+V to paste the screenshot from your clipboard.

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