screenshotted

Screenshotted is a term that describes the act of capturing an image of what is currently displayed on a computer monitor or mobile device screen. This process typically involves using a built-in operating system function or a third-party application. The resulting image is a static representation of the screen's content at a specific moment.

The term "screenshot" can also refer to the image file that is produced by this process. Screenshots are commonly used for various purposes, including documentation, sharing information, reporting errors, or preserving digital content. For instance, a user might take a screenshot to show a friend a funny meme, to document a step-by-step process for a tutorial, or to provide evidence of a problem encountered in software.

Different operating systems offer various methods for taking screenshots. On Windows, the Print Screen key is often used, sometimes in combination with other keys like Alt or Windows. macOS users can utilize keyboard shortcuts involving the Command key. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, typically have dedicated button combinations, like pressing the power and volume buttons simultaneously, to capture the screen. The captured image is usually saved in common image formats like JPEG or PNG to a designated folder or the device's gallery.