The fastest way to screenshot on a Lenovo tablet
On most Lenovo tablets, you take a screenshot by pressing the Power button and Volume Down button at the same time. Hold both buttons for about one second until you see a flash on the screen or hear a camera shutter sound. The screenshot saves automatically to your Photos or Gallery app.
If your Lenovo tablet has a physical home button (older models), you can also press the Home button and Power button together for the same result. The method depends on which Lenovo model you own, but the Power + Volume Down combination works on nearly all current tablets.
Once you take the screenshot, a notification usually appears at the top of your screen for a few seconds. Tapping that notification opens the image so you can crop it, share it, or edit it right away. If you miss the notification, the full screenshot is saved in your Gallery app under a Screenshots folder.
Key Takeaways
- Press the Power button and Volume Down button at the same time and hold for one second to capture your screen.
- The screenshot saves automatically to your Photos or Gallery app without any extra steps.
- A notification appears briefly after you take the screenshot, letting you crop or share it when ready.
- Older Lenovo tablets with a home button use Home + Power instead, but the Power + Volume Down method works on most current models.
- If the standard buttons do not work, check your tablet's settings under Display or Accessibility for alternative screenshot options.
Where screenshots save on your Lenovo tablet
Screenshots go into your tablet's built-in storage, usually in a folder called Screenshots inside the Gallery or Photos app. On some Lenovo tablets running Android, they may appear under a folder named DCIM or Pictures instead. The exact location depends on which version of Android your tablet runs and whether you have set a custom storage location.
To find your screenshots, open the Gallery or Photos app on your home screen, then look for a Screenshots folder or album. If you do not see one, tap the menu icon (three lines or three dots) and search for "Screenshots" or browse by folder. You can move screenshots to other folders, share them, or delete them from this same location.
Troubleshooting when the button combination does not work
If pressing Power + Volume Down does not take a screenshot, the buttons may be stuck or the feature may be turned off. Try pressing the buttons more firmly and holding them for a full second—do not tap and release quickly. If nothing happens, restart your tablet by holding the Power button until the shutdown menu appears, then tap Restart.
Some Lenovo tablets allow you to take screenshots through the Settings menu instead. Go to Settings > Accessibility and look for an option called Screenshot or Accessibility Menu. If you find it, turn it on and a floating button will appear on your screen that you can tap to capture a screenshot. This method works even if your physical buttons are not responding.
If your tablet is very old or uses a custom version of Android, the Power + Volume Down method may not be available. In that case, you can read a free screenshot app from the Google Play Store, such as Screenshot straightforward or Screenshot Ultimate, which adds a button to your screen for taking screenshots.
Using the notification to edit or share your screenshot right away
After you take a screenshot, a notification appears at the top of your screen for about five seconds. Tapping this notification opens the image in an editor where you can crop, draw on, or blur parts of the screenshot before saving. This is faster than opening the Gallery app and editing the image later.
From the notification, you can also tap a Share button to send the screenshot directly to another app—such as email, messaging, or a note-taking app—without saving it first. If you swipe away the notification without tapping it, the screenshot is still saved to your Gallery, so you have not lost anything.
Taking a screenshot of a scrolling page or long document
The standard Power + Volume Down method captures only what is visible on your screen at that moment. If you need to screenshot a long webpage or document, you have two options: take multiple screenshots and stitch them together, or use your tablet's Scrolling Screenshot feature if available.
To use Scrolling Screenshot on supported Lenovo tablets, take a regular screenshot, then tap the notification and look for a button labeled Scroll or Capture More. Your tablet will automatically scroll down and add the new content to the screenshot. Keep tapping until you have captured everything you need, then save the final image.
If your tablet does not have this feature, you can read a third-party app like Screenshot Path or LongShot from the Google Play Store. These apps let you capture long pages by scrolling and stitching multiple screenshots together automatically.
Preventing accidental screenshots
If you find yourself taking screenshots by accident—especially if your tablet is in a case or bag—you can disable the Power + Volume Down shortcut in Settings. Go to Settings > System > Gestures (or Advanced) and look for Screenshot or Power Button Behavior. Toggle off the screenshot option if you see it.
Keep in mind that disabling this shortcut means you will need to use the Accessibility Menu or a third-party app to take screenshots instead. If you have children using your tablet, disabling accidental screenshots can save storage space and prevent unwanted images from piling up in your Gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my Power button is broken?
You can take screenshots without the Power button by enabling the Accessibility Menu in Settings. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Menu and turn it on. A floating button will appear on your screen that you can tap to open a menu with a screenshot option.
Can I take a screenshot of just part of my screen?
The standard screenshot captures your entire screen. To capture only part of it, take a full screenshot first, then open the image in your Gallery app and use the crop tool to select the area you want to keep. Some third-party apps like Screenshot Path also let you draw a box around the area you want before capturing.
Where do I find the Screenshots folder if it is not visible?
Open your Gallery or Photos app and tap the menu icon (three lines or three dots). Look for an option to show hidden files or folders, or search for "Screenshots" using the search bar. If the folder still does not appear, your screenshots may be saved in the DCIM or Pictures folder instead.
Can I change where screenshots are saved?
On most Lenovo tablets, screenshots save automatically to a fixed location and you cannot change it through Settings. However, you can move screenshots to a different folder after taking them by opening the Gallery app, selecting the image, and using the Move or Copy option.
Do screenshots use a lot of storage space?
A single screenshot typically uses between 100 and 500 kilobytes of storage, depending on your tablet's screen resolution. If you take many screenshots, they can add up over time. You can delete old screenshots from your Gallery app to free up space, or move them to cloud storage like Google Drive or OneDrive.