Method 1: Full Screen Screenshot (Quickest Way)
Press:
PrtScn (Print Screen)
Captures your entire screen
The image is copied to your clipboard
👉 Paste it using:
Ctrl + V (in Paint, Word, email, etc.)
Method 2: Automatically Save Screenshot
Press:
Windows Key + PrtScn
Captures the full screen
Automatically saves the screenshot
📁 Find it here:
Pictures → Screenshots folder
Method 3: Capture a Selected Area (Snipping Tool Shortcut)
Press:
Windows Key + Shift + S
Screen will dim
Select the area you want to capture
Options include:
Rectangular snip
Freeform snip
Window snip
Fullscreen snip
👉 Screenshot is copied to clipboard
👉 Click the notification to edit or save
Method 4: Use Snipping Tool App
Click the Start Menu
Search for Snipping Tool
Click New
Select the area you want to capture
Save the screenshot
Method 5: Capture Active Window Only
Press:
Alt + PrtScn
Captures only the active window
Copies it to clipboard
👉 Paste using Ctrl + V
Quick Tips ✅
Use Windows + Shift + S for the most flexibility
Use Windows + PrtScn if you want auto-save
Screenshots are usually saved as PNG files
You can paste screenshots directly into chats, emails, or documents
You can also watch the video below for a step-by-step guide.