How do you capture a screenshot on Windows

 You can capture a screenshot on Windows using several built-in methods. Here are the main options:

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Print Screen (PrtScn):

    • Press the PrtScn key to capture the entire screen. The image is copied to your clipboard, so you must paste it into an image editor (like Paint or Photoshop) to save or edit it.

  • Windows key + Print Screen:

    • Press Windows logo key + PrtScn to capture the entire screen. The screenshot is automatically saved as a PNG file in the Pictures > Screenshots folder.

  • Alt + Print Screen:

    • Press Alt + PrtScn to capture only the active window. The image is copied to your clipboard; paste it into an image editor to save it.

  • Windows key + Shift + S:

    • Press Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool overlay. You can select a specific area, window, or the entire screen. The screenshot is copied to your clipboard and can be edited or saved from the notification that appears.

Using the Snipping Tool

  • Open Snipping Tool:

    • Search for "Snipping Tool" in the Start menu.

    • Open the app and click "New" to capture a screenshot.

    • Choose the type of snip (rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen).

    • Edit, save, or share the screenshot from within the app.

Additional Tips

  • On Tablets:

    • Press the Windows logo button + Volume Down to take a screenshot.

  • No Print Screen Key:

    • Some devices allow you to press Fn + Windows key + Spacebar to take a full-screen screenshot, which is saved to the Pictures > Screenshots folder.

  • Game Bar:

    • Press Windows key + G to open the Game Bar, then use the screenshot button or Windows key + Alt + PrtScn to capture screenshots.

These methods provide flexibility for capturing, editing, and saving screenshots on Windows devices.

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