How to Take a Screenshot in Windows

1. Take a Screenshot of the Entire Screen

Using the Print Screen Key (PrtScn)

1. Press PrtScn on your keyboard.
   • This captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard.
2. Paste the screenshot into an image editing tool (e.g., Microsoft Paint) or a document (e.g., Word or an email).
   • Open the app where you want to paste the screenshot and press Ctrl + V to paste.

Using Windows + PrtScn

1. Press Windows Key + PrtScn simultaneously.

   • This captures the entire screen and saves the screenshot directly as a file.

1. Find the screenshot in the "Pictures" folder, inside the "Screenshots" subfolder. The file will be automatically named with a timestamp (e.g., "Screenshot (1).png").

2. Capture a Specific Window

Using Alt + PrtScn

1. Press Alt + PrtScn to capture only the active window.

2. Paste the screenshot in an image editor (e.g., Microsoft Paint) or document by pressing Ctrl + V.

Using Windows + Shift + S (Snipping Tool)

1. Press Windows + Shift + S.

   • This will darken the screen and give you a crosshair cursor.

1. Select the area you want to capture by clicking and dragging your mouse over the region.

   • Once the area is selected, the screenshot is copied to the clipboard.

2. Paste the screenshot in an app (e.g., Paint, Word) using Ctrl + V.

3. Capture a Specific Area of the Screen

Using the Snipping Tool (or Snip & Sketch)

Snipping Tool

1. Open the Snipping Tool: Search for “Snipping Tool” in the Start menu and open it.

2. Choose the Snip Type: Click the "New" button and select the type of snip you want:

   • Freeform Snip: Draw your desired shape.
   • Rectangular Snip: Click and drag to select a rectangular area.
   • Window Snip: Capture a specific window.
   • Full-screen Snip: Capture the entire screen.

3. Capture the Screenshot: Once you've selected the area or window, the screenshot will appear in the Snipping Tool window.

4. Save the Screenshot: Click the disk icon to save it as an image file.

Snip & Sketch (Windows 10 and later)

1. Press Windows + Shift + S to initiate a screenshot capture.

2. Select the area you want to capture (rectangular, freeform, or full screen).

3. Open Snip & Sketch: After the screenshot is taken, you will see a notification in the lower-right corner. Click it to open Snip & Sketch, where you can edit and save the screenshot.

4. Capture a Scrolling Screenshot

While Windows does not have a built-in scrolling screenshot tool, third-party applications can help capture long web pages or documents.

Third-Party Apps

• LightShot: A powerful, open-source tool that allows for scrolling captures.

• Download Light From Here

These tools usually offer more options, such as editing the screenshot or uploading it directly to cloud services.