How to screenshot on Windows?

Here’s a complete guide to taking screenshots on Windows 👇

🖼️ 1. Quick Methods (Keyboard Shortcuts)

A. Print Screen (PrtScn) key

Press PrtScn → copies the whole screen to clipboard.
Open Paint / Word / any app → press Ctrl + V to paste.
Save it as an image if needed.

B. Alt + Print Screen

Press Alt + PrtScn → captures only the active window.
Paste it with Ctrl + V into Paint, Word, or an editor.

C. Windows Key + Print Screen

Press Win + PrtScn → captures the full screen and auto-saves to:
```
Pictures > Screenshots
```

🖼️ 2. Snipping Tool (Built-in App)

Press Win + Shift + S → screen goes dim.
Select the area you want (rectangle, free-form, window, or full screen).
Screenshot is copied to clipboard → paste (Ctrl + V) anywhere.
You’ll also get a notification to save or edit it.

🖼️ 3. Snip & Sketch (Windows 10/11)

Open via Start Menu → Snip & Sketch.
Or press Win + Shift + S directly.
Allows editing, highlighting, or cropping before saving.

🖼️ 4. Game Bar (For Gaming Screenshots)

Press Win + G while in a game.
Click the camera icon or press Win + Alt + PrtScn.
Screenshots are saved under:
```
Videos > Captures
```

🖼️ 5. Third-Party Tools (More Features)

Greenshot (free) → quick editing + annotations.
Lightshot → select, edit, and share instantly.
Snagit → professional tool for advanced screen capture & recording.

✅ Most recommended shortcut (fastest):
Press Win + Shift + S → select area → paste where needed.