Taking Screenshots

When reporting an issue with StocksToTrade, you may be required to provide a screenshot to illustrate the problem you are encountering. Here's a quick guide on how to take a screenshot on your computer and send it to us.

For Windows Users

Option 1: Full-Screen Screenshot

Shortcut: Press PrtScn (Print Screen)
This copies the entire screen to your clipboard.
Next: Open an app like Paint or your email, press Ctrl + V to paste, then save or send.
 

Option 2: Specific Window Screenshot

Shortcut: Press Alt + PrtScn
This captures only the active window to your clipboard.
Next: Paste into any program (Paint, Word, or email) using Ctrl + V.
 

Option 3: Select Portion of Screen (Windows 10 & 11)

Shortcut: Press Windows key + Shift + S
Your screen will dim, and a snipping tool will appear.
Next: Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
The screenshot is copied to your clipboard and saved in:
Pictures > Screenshots, or
Accessed via the notification that appears after capture.
 

For Mac Users

Option 1: Entire Screen

Shortcut: Press Command + Shift + 3
The screenshot is automatically saved to your Desktop.
 

Option 2: Selected Portion of Screen

Shortcut: Press Command + Shift + 4
Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
The image is saved to your Desktop as a .png file.
 

Option 3: Specific Window

Shortcut: Press Command + Shift + 4, then tap the space bar, then click the window.
The screenshot will be saved to your Desktop.
 

Send the Screenshot to STT Support

Once you've taken your screenshot:

  1. Locate the saved image (usually on your Desktop or in the Pictures folder).
  2. Attach it to an email.
  3. Send it to: support@stockstotrade.com 

Please include a brief description of the issue you are experiencing along with the image for a quicker resolution.

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