How to Take a Screenshot Using Microsoft Word 2010?

This is the best tool provided by Microsoft in Word 2010 that you could take a screenshot while doing your work. Microsoft has released Windows 7 with tremendous features with it like; Windows Media Center, widgets, etc. So, when you talk about Windows 7, you must know tips and tricks so that you could take most of it.

How to Take a Screenshot?

There are many ways to take a screenshot for future use. The best approach depends upon the nature of your work.

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How to Take a Screenshot using Microsoft Word 2010?

Follow steps to learn How to Take a Screenshot using Microsoft Word 2010:

STEP 1:
The first and essential requirement to take a screenshot using Microsoft Word 2010 is that you have installed it on your computer.

STEP 2:
Go to "Insert" tab located at the top of software and then select "Screenshot" from the list.

STEP 3:
There are two ways to take screenshot; means you could take the screenshot of entire window or manually select the desired area.

Taking a Screenshot of Entire Window

Now, take a look at the example of taking screenshot of entire window.

Suppose, you want to take capture the image of this window for some purpose:

So without minimizing current window, go to Microsoft Word app

Now when you click over Screenshot from the Insert menu, it will show you list of available window, now select the above window to paste the image.

After selecting, the image of the desired window automatically paste onto the app.

Taking a Screenshot of Desired Area

Now look at the example of taking screenshot of the desired area.

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After that, go to the app and select screenshot from the insert tab. Now it will show you an option of screen clipping.

Select that to take a screenshot of the desired area.

When you're done, it will automatically paste onto MS Word.

How to Save a Screenshot?

Right click over the taken screenshot and select save as picture from the menu list.

Type name you want to set and select the location where you want to save the picture. Make sure you have chosen right format as per your requirement. (Like JPEG, etc)

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