🧨 Print Screen — The Classic
Pressed PrtSc — and… nothing happened? Don't panic. The screenshot is already in your clipboard.
👉 Next:
- 🎨 open Paint / Word / Telegram
- ⌨️ press Ctrl + V
- ✅ done
💡 Great for when you need to quickly "paste it somewhere."
Method 1
PrtSc
Alt + PrtSc
Method 2
⚡ Alt + PrtSc — Active Window Only
If you don't want to capture the whole screen:
👉 Press Alt + PrtSc
This captures only your current window (like your browser).
💡 Perfect when you don't want to leak extra stuff 😄
Method 3
🚀 Win + PrtSc — Auto-Save
Now this is magic:
👉 Press Win + PrtSc
The screen will flash — and the screenshot is saved automatically.
📁 Where to find it:
Pictures → Screenshots
💡 The best choice if you're taking a bunch of screenshots in a row.
Win + PrtSc
Win + Shift + S
Method 4
✂️ Win + Shift + S — The "I'm an Artist" Mode
The most convenient method.
👉 Press Win + Shift + S
A menu will appear:
- 📐 capture an area
- 🪟 capture a window
- 🖥️ full screen
After that, the screenshot goes to your clipboard.
💡 This is the #1 method for most tasks.
Method 5
🧰 Snipping Tool — The Old-School Hero
Windows has a built-in app for this:
👉 Search for Snipping Tool
You can:
- 🎯 select an area
- ⏱️ set a delay
- 🖌️ edit it right away
💡 Great if you like doing things slowly and carefully.
✂️
Snipping Tool
Win + G
Method 6
🎮 Win + G — Via Game Bar
Yep, even if you're not a gamer.
👉 Press Win + G
The Xbox Game Bar will open, where you can take a screenshot.
💡 Useful for:
- 🕹️ games
- 🚫 apps where regular methods don't work
Method 7
🤯 Win + Alt + PrtSc — Hidden Ninja Mode
Not everyone knows this one:
👉 Win + Alt + PrtSc
The screenshot is saved automatically via the Game Bar.
💡 Excellent for capturing gaming moments and quick snaps.
Win + Alt + PrtSc