How to Insert Screenshots in Microsoft Word (2026)
How to Insert Screenshots in Microsoft Word (2026)
Word’s built-in screenshot feature captures screen content directly into your document. Perfect for tutorials, instructions, and documentation where you need to show what appears on screen.
手順
Step 1: Position Cursor
Click where you want the screenshot to appear in your document.
Step 2: Access Screenshot Tool
Click Insert > Screenshot (or Screen Clipping depending on version). Available windows appear.
Step 3: Select Window or Crop
Choose a full window or click ‘Screen Clipping’ to select a specific area. Drag to select the area you want.
Step 4: Insert Screenshot
Release the mouse. The screenshot is inserted as an image at full size.
Step 5: Resize if Needed
Click the screenshot. Drag corners to resize while maintaining aspect ratio.
Step 6: Format as Image
Apply text wrapping, borders, or effects as you would any image.
よくある間違い
- Selecting too large an area, causing the screenshot to overwhelm the page
- Not resizing screenshots to fit document layout—very large screenshots are unprofessional
- Forgetting to add captions or callouts to explain what the screenshot shows
ヒントとコツ
- Add arrows or text boxes to highlight important elements in screenshots
- Keep screenshots smaller (usually 3-4 inches wide) for better document proportions
- Edit screenshots in an image editor first for professional-quality callouts and highlights
よくある質問
Can I take screenshots of specific applications?
Yes. Open the application and it appears in the available windows list. Choose it to capture only that window.
How do I blur sensitive information in screenshots?
Insert the screenshot, then use drawing tools to add shapes over sensitive areas. Or edit in an image editor first.
Can I edit screenshots within Word?
You can resize, crop, and apply basic effects. For more editing, use an external image editor.