Command For Print Screen ((exclusive)) -
Captures the full screen and saves it as a file in your "Screenshots" folder.
| Command (Keys) | What it does | Where it goes | | --- | --- | --- | | (Print Screen) | Captures entire screen | Clipboard (paste into Paint, Word, etc.) | | Alt + PrtScn | Captures only the active window | Clipboard | | Win + PrtScn | Captures entire screen | Pictures\Screenshots folder + Clipboard | | Win + Shift + S | Opens Snipping Tool / Snip & Sketch (select area, window, or full screen) | Clipboard + Notification (click to annotate/save) | command for print screen
Note: The "Show Windows" key looks like a rectangle with two lines on the right (usually on the top row). Captures the full screen and saves it as
Many newer Chromebooks have a dedicated camera icon key in the quick settings menu. Mobile and Tablet Commands Mobile and Tablet Commands | Command | Action
| Command | Action | | --- | --- | | | Screenshot dialog (choose area, window, or full screen) | | Shift + PrtScn | Select area to capture | | Alt + PrtScn | Capture active window | | Ctrl + PrtScn | Copy full screen to clipboard | | Ctrl + Shift + PrtScn | Copy selected area to clipboard |
Turns your cursor into a crosshair to select a specific area.
Want to ignore the taskbar and background? Use Alt + PrtScn to copy just the window you’re currently using. 🍎 Mac Users