How to Take Screenshots in Windows 10 and 11

Taking screenshots is a quick and easy way to capture what's on your screen. Whether you're trying to troubleshoot a problem, share a funny meme, or document your work, screenshots can be a lifesaver. In Windows 10 and 11, there are a few different ways to take screenshots. Here are the most common methods: Print Screen The Print Screen key ( PrtSc or PrtScn ) is the simplest way to take a screenshot. When you press this key, Windows captures a full screenshot of your screen and copies it to the clipboard. You can then paste the screenshot into an image editor, such as Paint, to save it. Alt + Print Screen If you only want to capture a screenshot of the active window , you can use the Alt + Print Screen keyboard shortcut. This will capture the current window and copy it to the clipboard. Windows + Shift + S The Windows + Shift + S keyboard shortcut opens the Snip & Sketch tool, which allows you to take screenshots of specific areas of your screen. To use Snip & Sket...