How to screenshot on Windows?

[Anurag]

Is there a different command for every windows, I have a issue in taking a screenshot on windows.

 

[abbyhill]

Yes, It is different for every Windows, I can talk about Windows 10 which I am currently using. So here is my way to screenshot on Windows.

1. Take a quick screenshot by using the CTRL + PRT SC Keystake a quick screenshot.
2. take a Screenshot of any application window by using the ALT + PRT SC Keys to
3. Use Windows + Shift + S Keys to access the Xbox Game Bar.
4. Use Snip & Sketch Application as well to take screenshot

 

[sahoo]

Taking a screenshot on Windows can be done in several ways, depending on your needs. Here are the most common methods:-

1. Capture the Entire Screen (Print Screen)
2. Capture the Active Window
3. Capture a Specific Area (Snip & Sketch)
4. Capture and Save Automatically (Windows + PrtScn)
5. Use the Snipping Tool
6. Game Bar (For Games and Apps)
7. Using Third-Party Tools

 

[daisyfrannk]

Taking a screenshot on Windows is super easy! Here are a few quick methods:

1. Print Screen (PrtScn): Press the PrtScn key to capture the entire screen. Paste it into an app like Paint or Word using Ctrl + V.
2. Alt + PrtScn: Capture just the active window by pressing Alt + PrtScn, then paste it wherever you need.
3. Windows + Shift + S: Use this shortcut to open the Snip & Sketch tool. Drag to select the area you want to capture.
4. Windows + PrtScn: Instantly saves a full-screen screenshot to your "Screenshots" folder in Pictures.

 

[Jyoti]

Are screenshot commands different for each Windows version? I'm having trouble taking a screenshot on Windows.

 

[Jyoti]

Here are the quickest ways to take a screenshot on Windows:

• Full screen: Press PrtScn, then paste (Ctrl + V) into Paint or Word.
• Active window: Press Alt + PrtScn, then paste (Ctrl + V).
• Partial screen: Press Win + Shift + S, select the area, then paste.

 

[Madhav]

Here’s one simple method to take a screenshot on Windows:

1. Press the Windows Key + Shift + S at the same time.
2. The screen will dim, and a small toolbar will appear at the top of your screen with options to select a rectangular area, freeform, window, or full screen.
3. Select the area you want to capture.
4. The screenshot will be copied to your clipboard. You can then paste it (Ctrl + V) into an image editor, document, or wherever you'd like.

 

[mayank]

Friends taking a screenshot on Windows is easy with built-in shortcuts.

1. PrtScn: Captures full screen.
2. Alt + PrtScn: Captures active window.
3. Win + Shift + S: Opens Snip Tool.
4. Win + PrtScn: Saves full screenshot.

Friends I hope you like my answer

 

[Manish Singh]

To take a screenshot on Windows, press PrtScn (Print Screen) to capture the entire screen or Alt + PrtScn to capture only the active window. If you want to select a specific area, press Win + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool. The screenshot will be copied to the clipboard, and you can paste it into an app like Paint or Word.

 

[jainnorton]

Taking the screen shot is very easy in window. Follow the given steps :-
1. use PrtScn for capture full screen
2. Alt + PrntScn for screen shot for open window
3. you can use Snip tool which is build in feature of Windows

 

[royjasika]

There are several methods available that you can use to take screenshots on Windows. Here are a few simple methods have a look:
1. Capture Full Screen: Press PrtScn and Copies to the clipboard and then Paste in Paint/Word.
2. Capture an Active Window: Press Alt + PrtScn then copy the active window to the clipboard and Paste in Paint/Word.
3. Capture a Specific Area: Press Windows + Shift + S then open Snipping Tool and select area then again copy to the clipboard.

 

[James]

To take a screenshot on Windows:

• Press PrtScn to copy the full screen to the clipboard.
• Press Win + Shift + S to capture a specific area.
• Press Win + PrtScn to save a full-screen screenshot automatically in Pictures > Screenshots.