How to Take a Screenshot in PowerPoint

How To Screenshot In PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to capture and insert a screenshot directly into your PowerPoint slide.

Quick summary

PowerPoint's built-in Screenshot tool lets you insert a captured image of any open window directly onto your slide in seconds. Use the Insert tab to access full-window screenshots or a custom Screen Clipping without leaving PowerPoint.

Steps

Go to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
Click Screenshot in the Images group.
Choose one of the available windows, or click Screen Clipping to select a custom area.
The screenshot will automatically be inserted into your slide.

📌 Why this matters

PowerPoint's built-in screenshot feature eliminates the need for third-party capture tools, letting presenters insert live screen content directly into slides in just a few clicks. The Screen Clipping option gives precise control over exactly which portion of the screen is captured, keeping slides clean and relevant. This saves time during presentation creation and ensures visuals are always up to date and contextually accurate.

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