How to print a web page

Updated: 02/07/2022 by Computer Hope

Lexmark Printer.

Printing a web page is reasonably straightforward, but it differs slightly depending on the Internet browser used. To proceed, select your preferred browser from the list below and follow the instructions.

Tip

All computer browsers today support the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+P (for Windows) or Command+P (for macOS) to start the print process.

Google Chrome

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In Google Chrome, you can choose to print an entire page or only a specific section of one. Below we show you how to do both.

How to print one or more page(s) at a time

  1. Open the Google Chrome browser and access the page you want to print.
  2. Click Customize and control Google Chrome Chrome settings in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
  3. Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.
  4. In the window that appears, click the box next to Destination, and select your preferred printer from the list.

Print destination selector.

  1. Make any additional setting or option changes, then click the Chrome print button. or Save button in Google Chrome. button in the bottom-right corner.

Tip

To create a PDF, choose the Save as PDF option instead of a physical printer.

How to print selected section only

  1. Open the Google Chrome browser and access the page containing the section you want to print.
  2. Highlight the section of the web page you want to print.

Selecting words to print in Chrome.

  1. Click Customize and control Google Chrome Chrome settings in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
  2. Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.
  3. In the next window, on the right, click More settings to expand the menu. Check the box next to Selection only, adjust any setting preferences, then click the Print button.

Printing a selection of text in Chrome.

Tip

To create a PDF, choose the Save as PDF option instead of a physical printer.

Mozilla Firefox

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In Firefox, you can choose to print an entire page or only a specific section of one. Below we show you how to do both.

How to print one or more page(s) at a time

  1. Open the Firefox browser and access the page you want to print.
  2. Click the Firefox menu icon icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
  3. Select Print from the drop-down menu.
  4. In the window that appears, make sure the appropriate printer is selected (A). You can adjust several settings if desired, such as the number of copies to be printed, the orientation, and the number of pages (B).

Print menu in Firefox.

  1. Once you're finished with your selections, click the Print button in the window's bottom-right corner (C).

Tip

To create a PDF, choose the Microsoft Print to PDF option instead of a physical printer.

How to print selected section only

  1. Open the Firefox browser and access the page containing the section you want to print.
  2. Highlight the section of the web page you want to print.

Selecting words to print in Firefox.

  1. Click the Firefox menu icon icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
  2. Select Print from the drop-down menu.
  3. In the next window, click More settings to expand the menu.

More settings for printing in Firefox.

  1. Scroll down in the expanded menu and find the Format section. Click the circle next to Selection and then the Print button.

Printing highlighted text in Firefox.

Tip

To create a PDF, choose the Microsoft Print to PDF option instead of a physical printer.

Microsoft Edge

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In Microsoft Edge, you can choose to print an entire page or only a specific section of one. Below we show you how to do both.

How to print one or more page(s) at a time

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
  2. Click the Settings and more icon Microsoft Edge More menu in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
  3. Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.
  4. In the window that appears, on the left side, click the box underneath Printer and select your preferred printer from the list.

Select printer in Edge.

  1. Make any additional changes, then click the Edge print button. button in the bottom-right corner.

Tip

To create a PDF, choose the Microsoft Print to PDF option instead of a physical printer.

Tip

You can press Ctrl+P to open the Print menu.

How to print selected section only

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser and access the page containing the section you want to print.
  2. Highlight the section of the web page you want to print.

Selecting words to print in Edge.

  1. Click the Settings and more icon Microsoft Edge More menu in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
  2. Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.
  3. In the next window, click More settings to expand the menu on the left. Check the box next to Selection only, adjust any setting preferences, then click the Print button.

Printing a selection of words in Chrome.

Tip

To create a PDF, choose the Microsoft Print to PDF option instead of a physical printer.

Tip

You can press Ctrl+P to open the Print menu.

Internet Explorer

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To print a web page in Internet Explorer, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Internet Explorer browser and access the page you want to print.
  2. Click Tools IE tools in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
  3. Move your mouse pointer over Print in the drop-down menu that appears.
  4. Select Print in the side menu that appears to open the Print window.
  5. Ensure the appropriate printer is selected and adjust any settings, if necessary.
  6. Click Apply (if you made any changes), then click the Print button.

Tip

To create a PDF, choose the Microsoft Print to PDF option instead of a physical printer.

Tip

You can press Ctrl+P to open the Print menu.

Safari

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To print a web page on Safari, follow the steps below.

  1. Open the Safari browser and access the page you want to print.
  2. In the menu bar, click File.

File selector in Safari.

  1. Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.

Print selector in Safari.

  1. Click the box next to Printer and ensure the appropriate printer is selected. Make any necessary setting adjustments, then click the Print button.

Print options in Safari.

Tip

You can press Command+P to open the Print menu.

Opera

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In Opera, you can choose to print an entire page or only a specific section of one. Below we show you how to do both.

How to print one or more page(s) at a time

  1. Open the Opera browser and access the page you want to print.
  2. Click Customize and control Opera Menu button in Opera. in the upper-left corner of the browser window.
  3. Move your mouse cursor over Page, then select Print from the side menu that appears.

Print selector in Opera.

  1. In the window that appears, click the box next to Destination and select your preferred printer from the list.

Print destination menu in Opera.

  1. Make any additional setting or option changes, then click the Chrome print button. button at the bottom.

Tip

To create a PDF, choose the Save as PDF option instead of a physical printer.

How to print selected section only

  1. Open the Opera browser and access the page containing the section you want to print.
  2. Highlight the section of the web page you want to print.

Selecting words to print in Opera.

  1. Click Customize and control Opera Menu button in Opera. in the upper-left corner of the browser window.
  2. Move your mouse cursor over Page, then select Print from the side menu that appears.

Print selector in Opera.

  1. In the next window, on the right, click More options to expand the menu. Check the box next to Selection only, adjust any setting preferences, then click the Print button.

Printing a selection of words in Opera.

Tip

To create a PDF, choose the Save as PDF option instead of a physical printer.