Copies the whole screen to the clipboard without saving a file. Fn + Windows + Space Standard alternative for compact laptop keyboards. 1. The Instant Save: Windows + PrtScn
| Shortcut | What it does | Best for | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Copies entire screen to clipboard | Quick shares in chat/messages | | Alt + PrtScn | Copies active window only to clipboard | Capturing one app without your taskbar | | Win + PrtScn | Saves entire screen as PNG in Pictures\Screenshots | Building a library of screenshots | | Win + Shift + S | Opens Snipping Tool overlay (rectangular, freeform, window, or full screen) | Precise, custom captures | | Win + G | Opens Game Bar; click camera icon for screenshot | Capturing games or app dialogues | | Fn + PrtScn | (Laptops only) Activates Print Screen when Fn lock is off | When your keyboard has dual-purpose keys | shortcut for print screen on windows
The Snipping Tool is a built-in Windows utility that allows you to take screenshots of specific areas of your screen. To access the Snipping Tool: Copies the whole screen to the clipboard without