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.
Google Chrome
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.
All computer browsers today support the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+P (for Windows) or Command+P (for macOS) to start the print process.
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
- Opera
How to print one or more page(s) at a time
Open the Google Chrome browser and access the page you want to print.
Click Customize and control Google Chrome in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.
In the window that appears, click the box next to Destination, and select your preferred printer from the list.
How to print one or more page(s) at a time.
How to print selected section only.
Make any additional setting or option changes, then click the or button in the bottom-right corner.
How to print selected section only
- Open the Google Chrome browser and access the page containing the section you want to print.
- Highlight the section of the web page you want to print.
To create a PDF, choose the Save as PDF option instead of a physical printer.
You can press Ctrl+P or Command+P to open the Print menu.
- Click Customize and control Google Chrome in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
- Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.
- 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.
Mozilla Firefox
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.
Open the Firefox browser and access the page you want to print.
Click the icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
Select Print from the drop-down menu.
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).
Once you’re finished with your selections, click the Print button in the window’s bottom-right corner (C).
Open the Firefox browser and access the page containing the section you want to print.
Highlight the section of the web page you want to print.
To create a PDF, choose the Microsoft Print to PDF option instead of a physical printer.
Click the icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
Select Print from the drop-down menu.
In the next window, click More settings to expand the menu.
Scroll down in the expanded menu and find the Format section. Click the circle next to Selection and then the Print button.
Microsoft Edge
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.
Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
Click the Settings and more icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.
In the window that appears, on the left side, click the box underneath Printer and select your preferred printer from the list.
Make any additional changes, then click the button in the bottom-right corner.
Open the Microsoft Edge browser and access the page containing the section you want to print.
Highlight the section of the web page you want to print.
You can press Ctrl+P to open the Print menu.
- Click the Settings and more icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
- Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.
- 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.
Internet Explorer
To print a web page in Internet Explorer, follow these steps:
- Open the Internet Explorer browser and access the page you want to print.
- Click Tools in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
- Move your mouse pointer over Print in the drop-down menu that appears.
- Select Print in the side menu that appears to open the Print window.
- Ensure the appropriate printer is selected and adjust any settings, if necessary.
- Click Apply (if you made any changes), then click the Print button.
Safari
To print a web page on Safari, follow the steps below.
Open the Safari browser and access the page you want to print.
In the menu bar, click File.
Select Print from the drop-down menu that appears.
Click the box next to Printer and ensure the appropriate printer is selected. Make any necessary setting adjustments, then click the Print button.
Opera
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.
You can press Command+P to open the Print menu.
Open the Opera browser and access the page you want to print.
Click Customize and control Opera in the upper-left corner of the browser window.
Move your mouse cursor over Page, then select Print from the side menu that appears.
In the window that appears, click the box next to Destination and select your preferred printer from the list.
Make any additional setting or option changes, then click the button at the bottom.
Open the Opera browser and access the page containing the section you want to print.
Highlight the section of the web page you want to print.
Click Customize and control Opera in the upper-left corner of the browser window.
Move your mouse cursor over Page, then select Print from the side menu that appears.
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.
Related information
- How to set up and install a computer printer.
- How to fix a paper jam in a printer.
- How to install a printer without an install disc.
- See our printer definition for further information and related links.
- Printer help and support.
