Taking a screenshot on a Windows computer is a simple process, and there are several methods to do it. Here are the most common ways:
1. PrtScn (Print Screen) Key:
- To capture the entire screen, press the “PrtScn” key. The screenshot is copied to your clipboard.
- To capture only the active window, press “Alt + PrtScn.” The screenshot of the active window is copied to your clipboard.
2. Snipping Tool (Windows 7) or Snip & Sketch (Windows 10 and 11):
- You can use these built-in apps to capture specific portions of the screen.
- Search for “Snipping Tool” or “Snip & Sketch” in the Windows search bar, open the app, and follow the on-screen instructions to capture and save your screenshot.
3. Snip & Sketch (Windows 10 and 11):
- Press “Win + Shift + S” to open Snip & Sketch.
- Select the area of the screen you want to capture.
- The screenshot is copied to your clipboard.
4. Windows Key + PrtScn (Windows 8 and 10):
- Pressing “Windows Key + PrtScn” captures the entire screen and saves it as an image file in your “Screenshots” folder within the “Pictures” library.
5. Snipping Tool (Windows 7) or Snip & Sketch (Windows 10 and 11):
- You can use these built-in apps to capture specific portions of the screen.
- Search for “Snipping Tool” or “Snip & Sketch” in the Windows search bar, open the app, and follow the on-screen instructions to capture and save your screenshot.
6.Windows + Shift + S (Windows 10 and 11):
- Opens the Snip & Sketch tool to capture a portion of the screen.
7. Windows + Print Screen (Windows 8 and 10):
- Captures the entire screen and saves it as an image file in your “Screenshots” folder within the “Pictures” library.
The method you choose depends on your specific needs and the version of Windows you’re using. After taking a screenshot, you can paste and edit it in an image editing software or directly into a document or image editor.