How To Prtscn On Windows ((hot)) Page

| Shortcut | What it captures | Where it goes | | --- | --- | --- | | PrtScn | Entire screen (all monitors) | Clipboard | | Alt + PrtScn | Active window only | Clipboard | | Windows + PrtScn | Entire screen | Saved to Pictures\Screenshots | | Windows + Shift + S | Choose area (rectangle, freeform, etc.) | Clipboard + Notification | | Windows + Alt + PrtScn | Active game/app window | Videos\Captures (Game Bar) |

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: Captures the entire screen and automatically saves it as a file. You can find these in Pictures > Screenshots . | Shortcut | What it captures | Where

: On many laptops, the PrtScn key shares a button with another function. You may need to hold the "Fn" key to activate it. The Modern Way: Snipping Tool (Windows + Shift + S) You may need to hold the "Fn" key to activate it