How To Use Print Screen Key On Keyboard

| Issue | Likely Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Nothing happens when pressing PrtSc | Use Fn + PrtSc on laptops. Check if key is disabled via manufacturer software. | | Screenshot not pasting | Ensure you captured first. Try pasting into Paint (pure image editor) rather than Word. | | Want on-screen feedback | Enable "Print Screen shortcut" in Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard to launch Snipping Tool. |

| Goal | Windows Shortcut | Mac Shortcut | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | PrtScn | Cmd + Shift + 3 (Saves file) | | Full Screen (Save File) | Win + PrtScn | Cmd + Shift + 3 | | Active Window Only | Alt + PrtScn | Cmd + Shift + 4 then Spacebar | | Specific Area | Win + Shift + S | Cmd + Shift + 4 | how to use print screen key on keyboard

If you only want to capture a specific rectangle or part of your screen: | Issue | Likely Solution | | :---

If you only want a picture of the window you are currently working in (and not your entire desktop): Try pasting into Paint (pure image editor) rather than Word

On most desktop keyboards, tapping the (or Print Screen ) key alone captures your entire screen .