Print this out and tape it to your monitor until you memorize them:
| Action | Shortcut | Result | |--------|----------|--------| | Full screen copy (to clipboard) | PrtScn | Saves to clipboard; paste into any app (Ctrl+V). | | Save full screen as file | Win + PrtScn | Automatically saves to Pictures > Screenshots . | | Active window only (to clipboard) | Alt + PrtScn | Captures only the currently focused window. | | Open Snipping Tool (select area) | Win + Shift + S | Screen dims; choose: Rectangular, Freeform, Window, or Full-screen snip. Saved to clipboard + notification opens editor. | | Open Game Bar (record/screenshot) | Win + G | Use camera icon for screenshot, record button for video. | screen capture pc shortcut
If you want to skip the editing and just save the entire screen as a file immediately, use . How to Take Screenshot in Laptop Print this out and tape it to your