
How to Take a Screenshot on Android
Capture your Android screen in a second: press Power and Volume Down together. Plus the Samsung palm swipe, scrolling screenshots, and where they save.
Sofia started out as a technology journalist reviewing phones and mobile apps, then spent two years writing user guides and troubleshooting material for a telecom's Android customers. She covers Android at 9sBlog — Samsung, Pixel and Xiaomi, Google apps, storage, battery, and the settings people can never find.
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Capture your Android screen in a second: press Power and Volume Down together. Plus the Samsung palm swipe, scrolling screenshots, and where they save.

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Change PowerPoint slide size from the Design tab. Switch between 16:9 and 4:3, set custom dimensions, and pick Maximize or Ensure Fit safely.