If, you own a Windows 8 tablet like Surface then, you can use the hardware button combination on your tablet to take screenshots. Just press and hold down the â Windows key â on your tablet which will vibrate your tablet a bit and while holding it, press the â Volume down â button on the left of Surface.f, you are using a keyboard then, you can simple press the â Windows key + PrintScreen â button combination to take screenshots. Your screen will flash for a sec which means that the screenshot has been taken. Method 3 â Using the Snipping tool: