This article explains how to take a screenshot in Windows 10, using a keyboard shortcut, the Snipping Tool, the Snip & Sketch tool, or the Windows Game Bar.
How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 10 — 4 Different Ways (2022)
The easiest way to take a screenshot in Windows 10 is to press the PrtSc + Windows key combination on your keyboard. You will see your screen flash briefly and the screenshot will be saved to the Pictures > Screenshot folder on your computer. However, while this is the easiest way, it may not be the best way.
One issue you may encounter if you use this keyboard shortcut and you're running Windows 10 with two or more computer monitors is that you'll capture the screens on both monitors, as shown below. If you're trying to capture a single screen or a portion of a screen, Windows 10 gives you a few additional options that may work better.
An alternative way to take a screenshot in Windows 10 is to use the Snip & Sketch tool. Snip & Sketch can be accessed via the keyboard shortcut Windows key + Shift + S or by selecting Snip & Sketch from the Start menu. Here's how it works:
