How do I take a screenshot on a Microsoft Surface?

To take a screenshot on a Microsoft Surface , if you have a Surface Pro 4 or newer, any Surface Book model, and any Surface Go model, press the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously. For Surface Pro 3 and earlier models, press and hold the Windows and Volume Down buttons.

How do I reset a Microsoft Surface?

To factory reset a Surface Pro, Surface Go, Surface laptop, or Surface Book , open the Windows 10 Action Center and select All Settings > Settings > Update and Security . From the menu on the left, select Recovery , then, next to Reset This PC , select Get Started and follow the prompts.

What Microsoft Surface do I have?

To tell which Microsoft Surface device you have, select the Start button, type system information , then select System Information from the search results. Under the Item column, locate System Model , and you'll be able to see model information for your Surface.

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The Next Microsoft Surface Event: Date, News, Announcements, Rumors, and More

What's on tap for the software giant in 2022

By

S.E. Slack

Updated on September 27, 2022

Microsoft

Microsoft runs a healthy and growing hardware business anchored by its Surface line of products. The company announces new products (and sometimes services) at its highly-anticipated, twice-annual, Surface-focused events.

What Is the Date for the Next Surface Event?

Microsoft will hold its next Surface event on October 12, 2022, at 10 am ET. We expect to see a new Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio 3.

Which Products Will Be Announced?

We don't know what Microsoft will unveil at its event in October, but rumors point to at least three new devices.

Surface Studio 3. A Surface app update contained hidden renders of a new Surface Keyboard and Surface Pen for the Surface Studio all-in-one computer.
Surface Laptop 5. The Surface Laptop is due for an update, as the Surface Laptop 4 launched about a year and a half ago in April 2021.
Surface Pro 9. The next Surface Pro will likely have 5G LTE, among other upgrades.

There are rumors of a Microsoft Surface Trio device based on a Microsoft patent that shows what looks like a three-screen, foldable smartphone. However, patents don't always turn into products, and even if this one comes to fruition, we don't expect to see a Surface Trio until at least 2023.

2021 Surface Event Recap

The virtual Fall 2021 event announced many products:

The Surface Pro 8 comes with Windows 11, 43% more computing power, 16 hours of battery life, and high-speed Thunderbolt™ 4.
The Surface Slim Pen 2 has magnetic storage and charging, plus haptic feedback for more accurate results.
The Surface Go 3 with Windows 11 that's 60% faster than the Surface Go 2. It features a 10.5" display and the new Kids Mode.
The Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse is made entirely from recycled materials.
The Surface Adaptive Kit includes raised, high-contrast keyboard stickers, Lanyard tabs, and more.
The long-awaited Surface Duo 2 with MS 365 syncs effortlessly with your Windows PC. It features a magnetic pen cover, a Glance Bar that allows you to check notifications quickly, and a triple-lens camera with intelligent lens distortion correction.
The all-new Surface Laptop Studio is a desktop-level laptop that transforms into a Studio. It comes with Windows 11, Microsoft's first haptic trackpad, and a 14.4" PixelSense display. With 32 gigabytes of RAM, a super-fast SSD, and the ability to connect to two external 4K displays, it's powerful enough for developers to use for AI work.

The Latest Microsoft News

While you can always read the latest technology news on Lifewire, here are some pieces of interest about Microsoft in particular.

Windows Central: What to expect from Microsoft's fall 2022 Surface hardware event

Windows Central: What to expect from Surface and Windows in 2022

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FAQ

How do I take a screenshot on a Microsoft Surface?

To take a screenshot on a Microsoft Surface, if you have a Surface Pro 4 or newer, any Surface Book model, and any Surface Go model, press the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously. For Surface Pro 3 and earlier models, press and hold the Windows and Volume Down buttons.
How do I reset a Microsoft Surface?

To factory reset a Surface Pro, Surface Go, Surface laptop, or Surface Book, open the Windows 10 Action Center and select All Settings > Settings > Update and Security. From the menu on the left, select Recovery, then, next to Reset This PC, select Get Started and follow the prompts.
What Microsoft Surface do I have?

To tell which Microsoft Surface device you have, select the Start button, type system information, then select System Information from the search results. Under the Item column, locate System Model, and you'll be able to see model information for your Surface.