8 Easy Ways to Take Screenshots in Windows 10 and 11

Taking screenshots in Windows 10 and 11 is straightforward, and there are several ways to do it. Here are eight easy methods:

1. Print Screen (PrtScn):
   • Press the PrtScn key to capture the entire screen.
   • To capture only the active window, press Alt + PrtScn.
   • The captured screenshot is copied to the clipboard.
2. Snipping Tool (Windows 10):
   • Search for “Snipping Tool” in the Start menu and open it.
   • Click on “New” and select the area you want to capture.
   • Use the available tools to annotate if needed.
   • Save the snip or copy it to the clipboard.
3. Snip & Sketch (Windows 10 and 11):
   • Press Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snip & Sketch tool.
   • Select the area you want to capture.
   • The screenshot is copied to the clipboard and can be edited or saved.
4. Windows + Print Screen (Windows 10 and 11):
   • Press Windows key + PrtScn to capture the entire screen.
   • The screenshot is automatically saved to the “Screenshots” folder in the “Pictures” library.
5. Windows + Shift + S (Windows 10 and 11):
   • Press Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snip & Sketch tool in snipping mode.
   • Select the area you want to capture.
   • The screenshot is copied to the clipboard.
6. Game Bar (Windows 10):
   • Press Windows key + G to open the Game Bar.
   • Click on the camera icon to capture a screenshot of the active window.
   • The screenshot is saved in the “Captures” folder.
7. Print Screen + Snip & Sketch (Windows 10 and 11):
   • Press PrtScn to capture the entire screen.
   • Open Snip & Sketch from the Start menu and paste the screenshot for editing and saving.
8. Windows + Shift + S (OneDrive integration, Windows 11):
   • Press Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snip & Sketch tool.
   • Select the area you want to capture.
   • The screenshot is copied to the clipboard and automatically saved to the Screenshots folder in OneDrive.

These methods provide flexibility in capturing different types of screenshots based on your preferences and needs.