How to send a screenshot of the screen to WhatsApp?

How to send a screenshot of the screen to WhatsApp - briefly?

To send a screenshot to WhatsApp on an Android device, press and hold the power and volume down buttons simultaneously until the screenshot is captured. Then, open the screenshot in your gallery, tap the share icon, and select WhatsApp from the list of options to send it directly to your contacts or groups.

How to send a screenshot of the screen to WhatsApp - in detail?

To send a screenshot from your device's screen to WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps:

On an iPhone

1. Capture the Screenshot:

   • Simultaneously press and quickly release the side button and the volume up button.
   • If you have an older model (iPhone 8 or earlier), press and hold the top or side button, then immediately click the Home button.

2. Locate the Screenshot:

   • After capturing the screenshot, a thumbnail of it will appear in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap on this thumbnail to open the screenshot.

3. Send via WhatsApp:

   • Once you have opened the screenshot, tap on the share icon (a square with an upward arrow) located at the top right or bottom left corner of the screen.
   • In the sharing menu that appears, select "WhatsApp".
   • Choose the contact or group to whom you want to send the screenshot. You can also add a caption if desired before pressing the send button.

On an Android Device

1. Capture the Screenshot:

   • Simultaneously press and hold the power button and the volume down button until the screen flashes.
   • Alternatively, some devices allow you to capture a screenshot by swiping the edge of your hand across the screen (ensure this feature is enabled in your settings).

2. Locate the Screenshot:

   • After capturing the screenshot, a notification will appear at the top of your screen. Swipe down from the top to access your notifications and tap on the screenshot notification.

3. Send via WhatsApp:

   • Once you have opened the screenshot, tap on the share icon (a square with an upward arrow) located at the top right corner of the screen.
   • In the sharing menu that appears, select "WhatsApp".
   • Choose the contact or group to whom you want to send the screenshot. You can also add a caption if desired before pressing the send button.

On a Windows PC or Mac

1. Capture the Screenshot:

   • Windows: Press the PrtScn (Print Screen) key on your keyboard. The screenshot will be saved to the "Screenshots" folder in your "Pictures" directory.
   • Mac: Press Shift + Command + 4, then drag the crosshair to select the area of the screen you want to capture. The screenshot will be saved on your desktop.

2. Locate and Send via WhatsApp Web or Desktop:

   • Open WhatsApp Web (web.whatsapp.com) or the WhatsApp Desktop app.
   • Navigate to the contact or group where you want to send the screenshot.
   • Click on the paperclip icon to attach a file, then select "Computer" and choose the screenshot from your directory.
   • Add a caption if desired before pressing the send button.

By following these steps, you can effectively capture and share screenshots directly through WhatsApp on various devices.