Windows key+PrtScr

Updated: 09/10/2024 by Computer Hope
Windows key+PrtScr keyboard shortcut

The Windows key+PrtScr or Windows+print screen shortcut takes a screenshot in Microsoft Windows.

Note

For non-Windows keyboards, this Windows key may be called "Super" or Command with an Apple keyboard.

How to use the Windows+PrtScr keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Windows key, and while continuing to hold, press PrtScr.

Windows key+PrtScr in Microsoft Windows

While running Microsoft Windows, pressing Windows key+PrtScr to create a screenshot. After pressing this shortcut key, the screenshot picture is saved to the "Screenshots" folder in the "Pictures" folder.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

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