How to Take a Screenshot on a Windows Computer

Problem

I would like to capture an image of my computer screen.

 

Environment

The article applies to computers running Windows 10 or 11.

 

Resolution

There are a number of options for taking a screenshot in Windows. 

  • Print Screen (PrtScn) key: Press the "PrtScn" key on your keyboard or Fn+PrtScn on a Lenovo laptop keyboard. The screenshot will be copied to the clipboard. You can then paste it into an image editor such as Paint or a Google Doc to save it.

  • Windows Snipping Tool: This is a built-in tool in Windows that allows you to select a custom area of the screen to capture. You can access it by searching for "Snipping Tool" in the Start menu.

  • Windows + Shift + S: This keyboard shortcut will open the Snipping Tool in Windows 10, allowing you to select a custom area of the screen to capture.

  • Windows + PrtScn: This keyboard shortcut will take a screenshot of the entire screen and save it as a file in the "Screenshots" folder under "Pictures".

 

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