Windows: How Do I Take a Screenshot

  1. Press “PrtScn”
    Windows captures the entire screen and copies it to the (invisible) clipboard. Note: On some notebooks you have to hold Fn and then press PrtScn instead.
  2. Where can I find that key?
    “PrtScn” “ScrLk” “Pause”. Look for this group of keys at the upper right of your keyboard. Note: Print Screen (PrtScn) might have been abbreviated differently on your keyboard.
  3. How do I take a screenshot of a single window?
    Hold down: “Alt” and press “PrtScn” = Windows captures only the currently active window and copies it to the clipboard.
  4. How do I take a screenshot of a specific area?
    Hold down the “Windows” button and “Shift” and “S” = Use your mouse to draw a rectangle in order to specify what to capture. Windows then copies it to the clipboard.