To take a screenshot in Windows, you have several methods available:

  1. Print Screen (PrtScn) Button

    • Full Screen: Press the PrtScn button to capture the entire screen. The screenshot is copied to the clipboard and can be pasted into any program that can accept images, like Paint or Microsoft Word.
    • Active Window: Press Alt + PrtScn to capture only the active window. The screenshot is copied to the clipboard.
    • Full Screen and Save: If you’re using Windows 8 or 10, press Windows + PrtScn to capture the whole screen and save the screenshot as a file. It will be saved in the “Screenshots” folder inside the “Pictures” library.

  2. Snipping Tool

    • This is a built-in Windows app that allows you to take screenshots of different parts of your screen.
    • To use it, search for “Snipping Tool” in the Start menu or Start screen and open it. From there, you can choose from different types of snips: free-form, rectangular, window, and full-screen. Once you’ve captured a snip, you can use the File menu to save or copy it.

  3. Snip & Sketch (Windows 10 and newer)

    • This is an improved version of the Snipping Tool introduced with a later update of Windows 10.
    • To quickly open Snip & Sketch, press Windows + Shift + S. Your screen will dim, and you can select an area to capture.
    • The screenshot will be copied to the clipboard, and you can paste it into any program. You can also click on the notification that pops up to open the Snip & Sketch app and make annotations or save the screenshot.

  4. Third-Party Tools

    • There are numerous third-party software options available for taking screenshots on Windows. Some popular options include Greenshot, LightShot, and ShareX.

After capturing a screenshot, if you wish to save or edit it, you can use applications like Paint, Paint.NET, or any other image editing software.