Taking a screenshot on Windows is a breeze! Here are the different methods you can use:

1. Using Keyboard Shortcuts:
   • Entire Screen: Press the Print Screen (PrtScn) key. This will copy the entire screen to your clipboard. You can then paste it into an image editor like Paint or a document like Word.
   • Active Window: Press Alt + Print Screen (PrtScn). This will capture only the active window and copy it to your clipboard.
   • Specific Area: Press Windows + Shift + S. Your screen will dim, and your cursor will turn into a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture. The screenshot will be copied to your clipboard.
2. Using the Snipping Tool:
   • Search for “Snipping Tool” in the Windows search bar and open it.
   • You’ll see a panel with different options:
     • New: Click this to start a new snip.
     • Mode: Choose the type of snip you want:
       • Free-form: Draw a freehand shape around the area you want to capture.
       • Rectangular: Drag a rectangle around the area you want to capture.
       • Window: Select a specific window to capture.
       • Fullscreen: Capture the entire screen.
     • Delay: Set a timer to capture the screen after a delay.
     • Pen: Draw or highlight on the screenshot after capturing it.
     • Save: Save the screenshot to your computer.
3. Using the Xbox Game Bar:
   • Press Windows + G to open the Xbox Game Bar.
   • Click the Capture icon (a camera) and choose from the following options:
     • Screenshot: Capture the entire screen.
     • Record: Record a video of your screen.
     • Capture a specific area: Select the area you want to capture.

Bonus Tip: If you want to save a screenshot directly to your Pictures folder, press Windows + Print Screen (PrtScn). This will automatically save the screenshot as a PNG file in your “Screenshots” folder.

References

1. Take a screenshot on Windows – Microsoft Support
2. How to take a screenshot on Windows 10 – CNET
3. How to take a screenshot on Windows 11 – PCWorld
4. How to take a screenshot on Windows 10 – TechRadar
5. How to take a screenshot on Windows 11 – Tom’s Guide

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