How to take a screenshot on a Samsung tablet

Taking screenshots on your Samsung® tablet is a handy way to save digital receipts, recipes, or something funny you saw on social media. But did you know there are a few different ways to do so?

At Asurion, our experts help customers learn more about their tech every day—from how to reset your Samsung tablet to hidden laptop features. Here are three ways to take screenshots on your Samsung tablet.

How to take a screenshot on a Samsung tablet with the buttons

Just like you would with your phone, you can use the Power and Volume down buttons—or the Home button, if you have one—to take a screenshot on your Samsung tablet.

• For newer tablets with no Home Button: Press the physical Power and Volume down buttons on the side simultaneously and release them immediately. Do not hold them down, or you will accidentally open the power menu.
• For tablets with a Home Button: Press the physical Home and Power buttons simultaneously, hold for one second, then release them.

You'll know your screenshot was successful once the screen flashes and the screenshot toolbar appears at the bottom. Your tablet will automatically save your screenshot. To see it, open the Gallery photos app, select the Albums tab, and tap the Screenshots album.

How to take a screenshot on a Samsung tablet with palm swipe

Try using Samsung's palm swipe shortcut to save what's on your screen with a simple swipe of your hand. Here's how to activate it:

1. Go to Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.
2. Turn on Palm swipe to capture.
3. Slide the side of your hand, with your pinky resting on the glass, all the way across the screen in either direction to take a screenshot.

You'll know your screenshot was successful once the screen flashes and the screenshot toolbar appears at the bottom.

How to take a screenshot on a Samsung tablet with the S Pen

If your Samsung tablet features an S Pen™, you can also use this stylus method to take screenshots:

• Hover your stylus over the display and press the physical button on the side of the stylus to open the Air command menu.
• Tap Screen write. The tablet will automatically snap a screenshot of the exact page you're looking at.
• You can then use the stylus tip to write or draw notes directly on the screenshot if you want. When you're finished, tap Save (the downward arrow icon) to store the image in your Gallery app.