Your screen will momentarily dim, indicating a shot was taken.
Critical note: On many laptops, pressing PrtSc alone does nothing unless the Fn lock is on. Therefore, Win + Shift + S is the most reliable method across all Windows laptops.
This is the shortcut for the (or Snip & Sketch). It is the most versatile option for modern laptop users.
Once pressed, your screen freezes, and a small menu appears at the top.