How to make a screenshot and send it in WhatsApp - briefly?
To take a screenshot on an Android device, press the power button and the volume down button simultaneously. Once captured, open WhatsApp, select the chat or contact you want to send it to, tap the attachment icon (paperclip), choose 'Gallery', select your screenshot, and then tap the send arrow.
How to make a screenshot and send it in WhatsApp - in detail?
To create and share a screenshot on WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps:
For Android Devices:
- Locate the Screen You Want to Capture: Ensure your screen displays the content you wish to capture.
- Take the Screenshot: Press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously for about 2 seconds. If your device has a physical home button, you can press and hold the power button and the home button together.
- View the Screenshot: Once captured, a thumbnail of the screenshot will appear at the bottom left corner of your screen. Tap on it to open.
- Edit if Necessary: You can crop, draw, or add text to your screenshot using the built-in editing tools. After editing, tap 'Save' to store the image on your device.
- Send via WhatsApp: Open WhatsApp and select the chat or group where you want to send the screenshot. Tap on the camera icon in the bottom left corner of the text input field. Choose 'Gallery' to access your saved images, then select the screenshot and tap 'Send.'
For iOS Devices:
- Locate the Screen You Want to Capture: Ensure your screen displays the content you wish to capture.
- Take the Screenshot: Press the side button (for iPhone X or later) or the top button (for older models) and the home button simultaneously for about 2 seconds. For devices with Face ID, press the side button and either of the volume buttons.
- View the Screenshot: The screenshot will be saved to your Photos app. You can find it in the 'Screenshots' album.
- Edit if Necessary: Open the screenshot from your Photos app, and use the editing tools to make any desired changes. Save your edited image.
- Send via WhatsApp: Open WhatsApp and select the chat or group where you want to send the screenshot. Tap on the '+' icon in the bottom left corner of the text input field. Choose 'Photo & Video Library' to access your saved images, then select the screenshot and tap 'Send.'
For Desktop (WhatsApp Web/Desktop):
- Locate the Screen You Want to Capture: Ensure your screen displays the content you wish to capture.
- Take the Screenshot: Use the built-in screenshot tool of your operating system:
- Windows: Press
PrtScn(Print Screen) orWin + PrtScnto save a screenshot directly to your Pictures folder. - Mac: Press
Cmd + Shift + 4, then drag the crosshair to select the area you want to capture, and release. The screenshot will be saved on your desktop.
- Windows: Press
- View and Edit the Screenshot: Open the image from its saved location and use any photo editing software to make changes if needed. Save the edited image.
- Send via WhatsApp Web/Desktop: Open WhatsApp Web or Desktop, select the chat or group where you want to send the screenshot. Click on the '+' icon in the text input field, then choose 'Camera' and upload your saved screenshot. Click 'Open' to attach it, then click 'Send.'
By following these steps, you can easily capture and share screenshots through WhatsApp on any device.