| Shortcut | Result | |----------|--------| | PrtScn | Full screen → clipboard | | Alt + PrtScn | Active window → clipboard | | Win + PrtScn | Full screen → saved as file | | Win + Shift + S | Open snipping tool | | Win + Alt + PrtScn | Game Bar screenshot (saved) |
| Shortcut | Result | |----------|--------| | PrtScn | Full screen → save dialog | | Alt + PrtScn | Current window → save dialog | | Shift + PrtScn | Select area → save dialog | | Ctrl + PrtScn | Full screen → clipboard only | | Ctrl + Alt + PrtScn | Current window → clipboard | | Ctrl + Shift + PrtScn | Select area → clipboard | shortcut for print screen
Captures only the currently active window and copies it to the clipboard. Mac (macOS) Shortcuts Apple uses a different key combination for screen capture: | Shortcut | Result | |----------|--------| | PrtScn
Drag to select a specific area, window, or full screen. or full screen.