what is print screen key

The Print Screen key is a keyboard key found on most computer keyboards. When pressed, the key either sends the current screen image to the computer clipboard or the printer depending on the operating system or running program. The key is usually located in the upper right corner of the keyboard and is labeled as one of the abbreviations such as PrtSc, PrtScr, PrtScrn, or Print Screen. Depending on your hardware, you may use the Windows Logo Key + PrtScn button as a shortcut for print screen. If your device does not have the PrtScn button, you may use Fn + Windows logo key + Space Bar to take a screenshot, which can then be printed. Once stored in the clipboard, paste the image in any image editor. Then, print the picture of your screen on your printer.