Print screen key function

[tgreenGT6UC]

I am trying to capture specific views of commands in Autodesk, AutoCAD 2024 for a power point.  My issue is that some of the commands are in the drop down boxes and I need to get a screen shot of it.  I can't use the snip and sketch app because as soon as I pick it, my view of the drop down box will disappear.  I tried to use the "prt sc" key or "crtl+prt sc" but the mouse icon turns into a magnifying glass.  Any suggestions?

Update:  I am using a desktop with Windows 10 Pro.

[Valentin_CAD]

@tgreenGT6UC ,

What are you using... Desktop, Laptop, Phone, ect...?

Desktop:  Ctrl + PrtScr

Laptop:    Ctrl + Fn + End/PrtScr

Android Phone:  Link

[tgreenGT6UC]

Desktop with Windows 10 Pro

[pendean]

@tgreenGT6UC You need to pick up a 3rd party screen capture tool like GADWIN PRINTSCREEN (there is a free option) or many dozens of others out there: use a Google Search to find one that works for you .

[tgreenGT6UC]

The "CNTL+PRT SC" works occasionally but more often the not, I get some type of magnifying glass with a vertical and horizonal line attached it.

[leeminardi]

Use Alt-PrtScn to do a screen capture of the current active app and its pane then use Ctrl-V to paste it into Paint (or some other app) and crop as desired. Alt-PrtScn will not close any active pull-down menus.  Here's an example.

[paullimapa · Accepted solution]

 you can try the delay option which may give you enough time after you start the snipping process:

[tgreenGT6UC]

Thank you.  That worked great.

[paullimapa]

glad to have helped...cheers!!!

[leeminardi]

@paullimapa I did not notice the Delay feature in the snipping tool.  Nice.

[paullimapa]

Yep I use that feature so much that I wish there was an option to put in a user setting for the delay

[tgreenGT6UC]

This is the first time I've seen it and I know it's going to be very useful.   Thanks again.

[tgreenGT6UC]

It also allows me to capture the orange arrow that definitely disappears with I do any other type of screen shot.

[Kent1Cooper]

For those using the newer "Snip & Sketch" tool, it does it differently:

Fewer choices of delay time, but the longest is twice as long as the older "Snipping Tool" offers.

[paullimapa]

Yes and too bad still no user setting offered

https://www.lifewire.com/snip-and-sketch-windows-10-4774799