How to screenshot on windows 10?

On Windows 10, you can take screenshots using the following methods:

1. Capture the entire screen: Press the “PrtScn” (Print Screen) key on your keyboard. The screenshot will be saved to your clipboard.
2. Capture the active window: If you want to capture only the currently active window, press “Alt” + “PrtScn” together. The screenshot of the active window will be saved to your clipboard.
3. Capture a specific portion of the screen: Press “Windows” + “Shift” + “S” keys together. This will activate the built-in Snip & Sketch tool, allowing you to select and capture a specific area of the screen. After selecting the area, the screenshot will be copied to your clipboard, and you’ll have options to annotate or save it using the Snip & Sketch app that appears at the top of the screen.
4. Use the Snip & Sketch app: Press the “Windows” key, type “Snip & Sketch” in the search bar, and open the app. Click on “New” in the upper left corner of the app’s window. You can then choose from options like capturing a rectangular, freeform, or full-screen snip. After capturing the snip, you can annotate, save, or share it directly from the app.
5. Use the Game Bar: If you’re capturing screenshots while playing games or using full-screen applications, you can use the Game Bar. Press “Windows” + “G” to open the Game Bar overlay. Click on the camera icon or press “Win” + “Alt” + “PrtScn” to capture a screenshot. The screenshot will be saved to your “Captures” folder.

After taking a screenshot, you can paste it into an image-editing program (e.g., Paint, Photoshop) or directly into an application (e.g., Word, email) to save or share it.

Remember to check the specific options available on your keyboard and Windows version, as they may vary slightly.

On a Windows laptop or desktop computer, you can take screenshots using the following methods:

1. Capture the entire screen: Press the “PrtScn” (Print Screen) key on your keyboard. The screenshot will be saved to your clipboard.
2. Capture the active window: To capture only the currently active window, make sure the window you want to capture is in focus, and then press “Alt” + “PrtScn” together. The screenshot of the active window will be saved to your clipboard.
3. Capture a specific portion of the screen: Press “Windows” + “Shift” + “S” keys together. This will activate the built-in Snip & Sketch tool, allowing you to select and capture a specific area of the screen. After selecting the area, the screenshot will be copied to your clipboard, and you’ll have options to annotate or save it using the Snip & Sketch app that appears at the top of the screen.
4. Use the Snip & Sketch app: Press the “Windows” key, type “Snip & Sketch” in the search bar, and open the app. Click on “New” in the upper left corner of the app’s window. You can then choose from options like capturing a rectangular, freeform, or full-screen snip. After capturing the snip, you can annotate, save, or share it directly from the app.
5. Use the Windows Key + PrtScn shortcut: Press “Windows” + “PrtScn” together to capture the entire screen. The screenshot will be automatically saved to the “Screenshots” folder within your “Pictures” directory.
6. Use the Snipping Tool: If you’re using an older version of Windows, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can use the Snipping Tool. Search for “Snipping Tool” in the Start Menu, open the tool, and click “New” to capture a screenshot. You can select the desired area, save it, and make annotations if needed.

After taking a screenshot, you can paste it into an image-editing program (e.g., Paint, Photoshop) or directly into an application (e.g., Word, email) to save or share it.

These methods should work for both Windows laptops and desktop computers. However, the specific options and functionality may vary depending on your computer’s hardware and the version of Windows you are using.