The quickest way to screenshot on most Lenovo tablets
On most Lenovo tablets, press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button at the same time for about one second. You will see a flash on the screen, hear a camera sound, and a notification will appear confirming the screenshot was taken. The image saves automatically to your Photos app or Gallery.
This method works on the vast majority of current Lenovo tablets, including the Tab M10, Tab P11, Tab M11, and Tab P12 series. If you are using an older Lenovo tablet or one running an older version of Android, the button combination might differ — see the section below for alternatives.
The screenshot appears in your tablet's default gallery or photos app within seconds. You can open it when ready to crop, edit, or share it without leaving the notification.
Key Takeaways
- Press Power and Volume Down together for one second to screenshot on most Lenovo tablets.
- The screenshot saves automatically to your Photos or Gallery app and appears as a notification on your screen.
- If the Power + Volume Down method does not work, try Power + Volume Up or check your tablet's settings menu for screenshot options.
- You can take a screenshot of just part of your screen using the partial screenshot tool in your notification panel after the first screenshot.
- Screenshots are stored in a dedicated Screenshots folder inside your gallery, making them straightforward to find later.
What to do if Power + Volume Down does not work
Some older Lenovo tablets or those running Android 8 or earlier use Power + Volume Up instead. Try holding both buttons together for one second. If neither combination works, your tablet may have a screenshot tool built into the settings menu.
Open Settings, then look for Accessibility or Advanced Features. Some Lenovo tablets have a Screenshot option here that you can enable. Once turned on, you may be able to take a screenshot by swiping down from the top of the screen with three fingers, or a screenshot button will appear in your quick settings panel.
If you still cannot find a screenshot option, you can use the built-in screen recording feature instead. Open Settings, find Display or Sound and Vibration, and look for Screen Recording. This records video of your screen, which you can then pause and capture a still image from.
Finding and managing your screenshots
After you take a screenshot, a notification appears at the top of your screen. Tap it to open the image when ready in your default gallery app. The screenshot is also saved to a folder called Screenshots inside your Photos or Gallery app — you do not have to search for it.
To find all your screenshots later, open your Photos or Gallery app, then look for a folder labeled Screenshots or Albums. Tap it to see every screenshot you have taken. From here you can delete, share, or edit any screenshot.
Screenshots take up storage space on your tablet, so delete ones you no longer need if your tablet is running low on memory. You can also move screenshots to cloud storage (Google Photos, OneDrive, or Dropbox) to free up space while keeping them backed up.
Editing and sharing screenshots right after you take them
When the screenshot notification appears, you have the option to edit it before saving. Tap the notification and look for an Edit button (usually a pencil icon). This opens a straightforward editor where you can crop, draw on, or add text to the screenshot.
To share a screenshot when ready, tap the notification and look for a Share button. You can send it via email, text message, or any messaging app installed on your tablet. If you do not share right away, you can always open the screenshot later from your Screenshots folder and share it then.
The edit and share options disappear after a few seconds, so if you miss them, just open the screenshot from your gallery instead — you can edit and share from there too.
Taking a partial screenshot or scrolling screenshot
If you only want to capture part of your screen instead of the whole thing, some Lenovo tablets offer a Partial Screenshot tool. After you take a full screenshot using Power + Volume Down, a menu appears with options including Crop or Partial Screenshot. Tap this option to draw a rectangle around just the area you want to keep.
For websites or apps with content that scrolls, some Lenovo tablets can capture the entire scrolling page in one image. After taking a screenshot, look for a Scroll Capture or Long Screenshot option in the notification menu. Tap it and the tablet will automatically scroll down and add more content to your screenshot.
Not all Lenovo tablets support scrolling screenshots — this feature is more common on newer models. If you do not see the option, your tablet does not have it, and you will need to take multiple screenshots and combine them manually using a photo editor.
Troubleshooting when screenshots are not working
If you press Power + Volume Down and nothing happens, first check that your tablet is not in a locked or restricted mode. Some apps (like banking or security apps) block screenshots for privacy reasons. If you are trying to screenshot inside one of these apps, you will not be able to — the screenshot straightforward will not save.
If screenshots are not working anywhere on your tablet, restart it. Hold the Power button until a menu appears, tap Restart or Power Off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. After restart, try the Power + Volume Down combination again.
If restarting does not fix it, check your tablet's storage. If you are almost out of space, your tablet may not be able to save new screenshots. Open Settings, tap Storage, and delete files or apps you no longer need. Once you have freed up space, screenshots should work again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a screenshot without using buttons?
Yes, on some Lenovo tablets you can swipe down from the top of the screen with three fingers to take a screenshot. This feature must be turned on in Settings under Accessibility or Advanced Features first. Not all Lenovo models support this method, so check your settings to see if it is available.
Where do my screenshots go?
Screenshots save automatically to a folder called Screenshots inside your Photos or Gallery app. You can also find them in your tablet's file manager under Pictures or DCIM. A notification appears on your screen right after you take one, and you can tap it to view the image when ready.
Why does my screenshot show a black screen or blank image?
This usually happens if you released the buttons too quickly or if the app you were screenshotting blocks screenshots for security reasons. Try holding Power and Volume Down for a full second, not just a quick tap. If the app blocks screenshots, you will not be able to capture it — try taking a screenshot of a different app to test.
Can I screenshot a video or streaming app?
Most streaming apps (Netflix, YouTube, Disney+) block screenshots for copyright protection. Your tablet will not save a screenshot if you try. You can take screenshots of other content, but not of protected video. Some apps show a black rectangle or blank area where the video was.
How much storage do screenshots use?
A single screenshot typically uses between 500 KB and 2 MB of storage, depending on your tablet's screen size and resolution. If you take many screenshots, they can add up. You can delete old screenshots from your Screenshots folder or move them to cloud storage to free up space on your tablet.