How to Screenshot on a Computer? Learn how to take screenshots on Windows and Mac computers using keyboard shortcuts, Snipping Tool, and built-in screenshot features to capture the full screen, a specific window, or a selected area quickly and easily.
How to Screenshot on a Computer?
You can take a screenshot on a computer using built-in keyboard shortcuts; on Windows, Windows + Shift + S lets you select an area, while on Mac, Shift + Command + 3 captures the entire screen.
How to Screenshot on a Windows Computer
Windows 10 and Windows 11 include the Snipping Tool, which can capture a selected area, window, freeform selection, or the entire screen.
1. Screenshot a Selected Area
Press:
Windows + Shift + S
Then:
The screen will become darker.
Select the area you want to capture.
Release the mouse button.
The screenshot is copied to the clipboard.
Paste it with Ctrl + V or open the Snipping Tool notification to edit and save it.
This is usually the easiest method when you only want part of the screen.
2. Screenshot the Entire Screen
Press:
Windows + PrtScn
Windows captures the entire screen and saves the image in:
Pictures → Screenshots
Microsoft also notes that some keyboards without a dedicated Print Screen key may require an alternative combination such as Fn + Windows + Space Bar.
