How to Print an Internet Article or Web Page Easily
Question details
The user needs to know how to print an article or page directly from an internet web browser.
- Product
- Web Browser
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Viewing an online article or web page that needs to be printed as a physical hard copy.
- Observed behavior
- The user is looking for the correct commands and steps to initiate the printing process from their browser.
Ensure your printer is turned on, properly connected to your computer or network, and loaded with enough paper and ink before you begin the printing process.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Print Directly from the Browser
The fastest way to print a web page is by using standard keyboard shortcuts available in almost all web browsers.
This method is universally supported across Windows and macOS environments and works instantly without needing to navigate through browser settings.
Navigate to the internet article or web page you want to print using your preferred web browser.
Press 'Ctrl + P' on a Windows keyboard or 'Command + P' on a macOS keyboard to open the print settings.
Select your target printer from the destination drop-down menu, choose the specific pages you want to print, adjust the layout if necessary, and click the 'Print' button.
Print via the Browser's Settings Menu
If you prefer using the mouse, you can access the print function directly from the browser's main menu.
Save Web Pages as PDF and Print via WPS Office
By saving your internet articles as PDFs, you can use WPS Office to annotate, edit, and print them without annoying web formatting issues. WPS Office provides a powerful, free PDF reader and editor tailored for seamless document management.
- 1. Save webpage as PDF: In your browser's print dialog (Ctrl+P), change the destination to 'Save as PDF' and save the article to your computer.
- 2. Open PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the saved PDF file to view the cleanly formatted article.
- 3. Annotate or edit: Use the PDF tools in WPS Office to highlight important text or add personal notes before printing.
- 4. Print the document: Go to 'Menu' > 'Print' or press Ctrl+P within WPS Office to print your annotated article.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I print a web page without the ads and extra menus?
You can use your browser's 'Reader Mode' (usually a book icon in the address bar) to strip away ads, sidebars, and menus. Once Reader Mode is active, press Ctrl+P (or Command+P on Mac) to print a clean version of the article.
Why is my web page printing too small or cutting off text?
This often happens due to page scaling issues. In the print dialog box, look for the 'Scale' or 'More settings' section and adjust the layout to 'Fit to page' or manually change the scale percentage until the preview looks correct.
Can I print only a specific selection of text from a web page?
Yes. Highlight the specific text you want to print with your mouse, press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Command+P (Mac), and under the 'Pages' or 'More settings' section, select the 'Selection only' option before clicking Print.
How do I save an online article to print later?
Open the print menu using Ctrl+P and change the printer destination to 'Save as PDF'. This saves an exact copy of the web page to your local drive, which you can easily print later using a PDF viewer like WPS Office.
