Alt+PrtScr
Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
Alt+PrtScr or Alt+Print Screen is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to take a screenshot of the active window in Microsoft Windows. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Alt+PrtScr keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press PrtScr.
Alt+PrtScr in Microsoft Windows
In Microsoft Windows, pressing Alt+PrtScr creates a screenshot of the active window only.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.