To create a report using the screenshot, you'll need to paste the image into a document or image editing software. Here are a few options:
To her surprise, the screenshot appeared on the screen! It was a bit overwhelming, as it included everything on her screen, including the taskbar and open windows. But she could crop it to focus on the graph she needed.
These foundational shortcuts work across almost all modern versions of Windows.
Many compact laptops share the PrtSc function with another command on the same key. Look for an key near the bottom left of your keyboard.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ QUICK REFERENCE │ ├───────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────────┤ │ Shortcut │ Action │ ├───────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────────┤ │ PrtSc │ Copies full screen to clipboard │ │ Windows + PrtSc │ Saves full screen as a file │ │ Alt + PrtSc │ Copies active window only │ └───────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────────┘ Capture the Entire Screen to Clipboard Press the key once. Your entire screen is copied. Open an app like Microsoft Word, Paint, or Discord. Press Ctrl + V to paste the image. Capture and Save Automatically Press the Windows Key + PrtSc simultaneously. Your screen will briefly dim. Windows automatically saves the file as a PNG. Find it in This PC > Pictures > Screenshots . Capture Only the Active Window Click on the specific window you want to copy. Press Alt + PrtSc . Only that specific window is copied to your clipboard. Press Ctrl + V to paste it anywhere. 2. Advanced Snipping (Selective Screenshifting)
Go ahead. Press that dusty key. Something magical actually will happen.