Taking Screenshots on Windows

How to Take a Screenshot on a Windows PC

A screenshot is a picture of your computer screen. You can use it to show someone what’s on your screen, save information, or help solve problems.

Here are easy ways to take a screenshot:

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1. Screenshot of the Whole Screen

Press PrtScn (Print Screen).

• This copies the whole screen.

• Open Paint or Word, then press Ctrl + V to paste.

If you have two screens, it captures both.

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2. Screenshot of the Current Window

Press Alt + PrtScn.

• This copies just the window you are using.

• Paste it in Paint or Word with Ctrl + V.

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3. Screenshot of Part of the Screen

Press Windows + Shift + S.

• The screen will go dark.

• Use your mouse to draw a box around what you want.

• It’s copied to the clipboard. Paste with Ctrl + V.

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4. Save a Screenshot Automatically

Press Windows + PrtScn.

• The screen will flash.

• The screenshot is saved in your Pictures > Screenshots folder.

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5. Capture Just One Monitor (if you have two)

Windows doesn’t have a shortcut for this, but you can:

• Move the window you want to the monitor you want.

• Press Alt + PrtScn to copy that window only.

Or use apps like Greenshot or Lightshot.

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6. Use Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch

• Click Start and search for Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch.

• Or press Windows + Shift + S.

• Pick the shape or area you want. You can edit and save the image.

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7. Extra Tips

• Save as PNG for best quality or JPEG for smaller file size.

• Edit using Paint, Paint 3D, or free apps like GIMP.

• Use OneDrive or Google Drive to save your screenshots online.

• Learn shortcuts – they make it faster!