How to Take Screenshots on Windows 11
How To Take Screenshot On Windows 11
Taking a screenshot on Windows 11 is easy! You can use several methods depending on your needs. Here are the most common ways:
1. Capture the Entire Screen (Print Screen Key)
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Press the PrtScn (Print Screen) key on your keyboard.
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This saves a screenshot of your entire screen to the clipboard.
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Open an app like Paint, Word, or Photoshop and press Ctrl + V to paste it.
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2. Save Screenshot Directly to File (Windows + Print Screen)
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Press Windows + PrtScn.
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The screen will dim briefly, and the screenshot will be saved automatically in:
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This PC > Pictures > Screenshots
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3. Capture the Active Window (Alt + Print Screen)
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Press Alt + PrtScn.
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This captures only the active window and copies it to the clipboard.
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Paste it into an image editor (Ctrl + V).
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4. Use Snipping Tool (More Control)
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Press Windows + Shift + S or search for "Snipping Tool" in the Start menu.
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Choose a snip type:
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Rectangular Snip (drag to select an area)
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Freeform Snip (draw any shape)
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Window Snip (select a window)
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Fullscreen Snip (capture everything)
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The screenshot is copied to the clipboard and can be edited in the Snipping Tool app.
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5. Use Game Bar (Windows + G)
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Press Windows + G to open the Xbox Game Bar.
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Click the Camera icon or press Windows + Alt + PrtScn.
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Screenshots are saved in:
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This PC > Videos > Captures
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Bonus: Delay Screenshot (Snipping Tool Only)
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Open the Snipping Tool.
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Click the Timer icon (e.g., 3, 5, or 10 seconds delay).
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Select the snip type and capture the screen after the delay.
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