To take a screenshot on Windows 10, there are several common methods:
- Press the Windows key + Print Screen (PrtScn) key simultaneously. The screen will briefly dim, and the full screenshot will be automatically saved in the "Screenshots" folder inside your "Pictures" library.
- Press the Print Screen (PrtScn) key alone to copy the entire screen to the clipboard. You can then paste it into an image editor like Paint by pressing Ctrl + V and save it manually.
- Press Alt + Print Screen to capture only the active window to the clipboard, then paste and save it as needed.
- Use the Snip & Sketch tool by pressing Windows key + Shift + S to capture a rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen snip. The screenshot is copied to the clipboard, and you can annotate and save it.
- Use the legacy Snipping Tool app from the Start menu for similar capture options.
These methods give flexibility depending on whether you want an automatic saved file or to edit before saving.
