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How to take a screenshot on Windows

 Taking a screenshot on Windows can be done in several ways, depending on your needs. Here are the most common methods:


### 1. **Using Print Screen (PrtScn) Key**

- **Full Screen Screenshot**: 

  - Press the **PrtScn** key. This captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard. You can paste it into an image editor (like Paint) or a document using **Ctrl + V**.

  

- **Active Window Screenshot**:

  - Press **Alt + PrtScn**. This captures only the currently active window and copies it to the clipboard. Again, you can paste it into an image editor or document.


### 2. **Using Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch**

- **Snipping Tool**:

  - Search for **Snipping Tool** in the Start menu. Open the app, and click **New**. You can then select the area you want to capture. After capturing, you can save or copy the image.


- **Snip & Sketch**:

  - Press **Windows key + Shift + S**. This opens a small toolbar at the top of the screen, allowing you to select a rectangular snip, freeform snip, window snip, or full-screen snip. The captured image is copied to the clipboard, and you can access it in the Snip & Sketch app or paste it directly into an editor.


### 3. **Using Windows + Print Screen**

- Press **Windows key + PrtScn**. This captures the entire screen and automatically saves the screenshot to your **Pictures** folder in a subfolder called **Screenshots**.


### 4. **Using Game Bar (for Games and Apps)**

- Press **Windows key + G** to open the Game Bar. Click on the camera icon or press **Windows key + Alt + PrtScn** to take a screenshot of the active window. This feature is primarily for gaming but can be used in any app.


### Summary

- **PrtScn**: Full screen to clipboard.

- **Alt + PrtScn**: Active window to clipboard.

- **Windows + Shift + S**: Snip & Sketch tool.

- **Windows + PrtScn**: Full screen saved automatically.

- **Windows + G**: Game Bar for screenshots.


Choose the method that best suits your needs!