How To Print Screen on Windows?
How To Print Screen on Windows?
🧩 1. Use the Print Screen (PrtScn) Key
Press
PrtScnon your keyboard.This captures the entire screen and copies it to your clipboard.
Open an app like Paint or Word, then press
Ctrl + Vto paste.
🪟 2. Capture Only the Active Window
Press
Alt + PrtScn.This captures the currently active window.
Paste it into any app using
Ctrl + V.
✂️ 3. Use Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch
Press
Windows + Shift + S.Your screen will dim and show snip options:
The screenshot is copied to clipboard and shows a preview in the corner.
Click the preview to edit or save.
📂 4. Save Screenshot Automatically
Press
Windows + PrtScn.Your screen will flash briefly.
The screenshot is saved in:
Pictures > Screenshotsfolder.
🎮 5. For Game Screenshots
Press
Windows + Gto open the Xbox Game Bar.Click the camera icon or press
Windows + Alt + PrtScnto capture.