How To Take Screenshot On Windows

Method 1: Using the Print Screen Key

1. Locate the “Print Screen” key on your keyboard. It is usually abbreviated as “PrtSc” or “PrtScn“.
2. Press the “Print Screen” key once to capture the entire screen.
3. If you want to capture a specific window, click on the window to make it active and then press the “Alt” key + “Print Screen” keys.
4. Open any image editor (e.g., Paint, Photoshop) and press “Ctrl” + “V” to paste the captured screenshot.
   
   

Method 2: Using the Snipping Tool

1. Type “Snipping Tool” in the search bar located in the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Click on the “Snipping Tool” app from the search results.
3. Click on “New” and then select the area of the screen you want to capture.
4. Once you have captured the desired area, click on “Save As” to save the screenshot.
   
   

Method 3:  Using the Windows logo key+Shift+S

1. Press Windows logo key+Shift+S to open the Snipping Tool directly.
2. After entering the keyboard shortcut, you’ll see a box at the top of your computer.
3. Choose between the following screenshot options: (from left to right) rectangular selection, freehand selection, window, or full-screen capture.
4. Pick the rectangular selection or use freehand selection to highlight a designated screenshot area for an active window or your full screen.
5. Look for a thumbnail image of your selection at the lower-right-hand corner of your screen after capturing your screenshot.
6. The Snipping Tool copies your screenshot directly to your clipboard, so you can paste (CTRL+V) your image into another app if needed.