Screenshots are extremely useful when you want to save an error message, capture an online payment receipt, store important information, or simply share what’s on your screen.
The good news? You can take screenshots on your Windows Laptop/PC without installing any software — just simple keyboard shortcuts!
In this guide, you’ll learn 2 super easy methods that work on all Windows 10/11 devices.
✅ Method 1: PrtSc / Print Screen Key (Full Screen Screenshot)
This method captures the entire screen instantly.
👉 Step-by-Step:
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Press the “PrtSc” / “Print Screen” key on your keyboard.
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Your full-screen screenshot is now copied to the clipboard.
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To paste it:
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Open Paint, Word, Photoshop, WhatsApp, or any app
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Press Ctrl + V
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Now you can edit, crop, or save your screenshot.
💡 Tip (Active Window Screenshot)
If you want to capture only the window you are currently using:
➡️ Press Alt + PrtSc
This copies only that specific window to the clipboard.
✅ Method 2: Windows + Shift + S (Snipping Tool Shortcut)
This is the best and most modern screenshot option in Windows 10/11.
👉 Step-by-Step:
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Press Windows + Shift + S together.
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The screen will dim slightly, and you’ll see 4 screenshot tools:
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Rectangular Snip
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Freeform Snip
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Window Snip
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Full-Screen Snip
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Choose the snip type you want.
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The screenshot is automatically copied to the clipboard.
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A notification appears on the bottom-right — click it to edit or save.
📥 How to Save the Screenshot?
Open Paint or Photos → Press Ctrl + V → Press Ctrl + S to save.
⭐ Bonus Tip: Auto-Save Screenshot (No Paste Needed)
If you want the screenshot to be saved automatically:
➡️ Press Windows + PrtSc
The screenshot will auto-save in:
📂 Pictures → Screenshots folder
No need to paste — Windows saves it for you!
🎯 Conclusion
Taking a screenshot on a laptop/PC is super easy. Just remember these shortcuts:
✔ PrtSc → Full screen (paste needed)
✔ Alt + PrtSc → Only active window
✔ Windows + Shift + S → Snipping Tool (best method)
✔ Windows + PrtSc → Auto-save to Screenshots folder
No software required — just keyboard shortcuts! ✨
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. My Print Screen (PrtSc) key is not working. What should I do?
Some laptops require the Fn key. Try:
➡️ Fn + PrtSc
Q2. Where are my screenshots saved?
If you use Windows + PrtSc:
📂 Pictures → Screenshots
Q3. Do I need any software to take screenshots?
No. Windows already includes built-in screenshot tools.
Q4. What is the shortcut for the Snipping Tool?
➡️ Windows + Shift + S
