| Shortcut | Destination | What it Captures | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | PrtScn | Clipboard | Entire screen | | Alt + PrtScn | Clipboard | Active window only | | Win + PrtScn | Clipboard + Pictures\Screenshots folder | Entire screen | | Win + Shift + S | Clipboard + Snip & Sketch app | Selectable area (rectangle, freeform, etc.) | | Win + G (then camera) | Videos\Captures folder | Game or app window |
Windows 10 includes a toggle in : "Print Screen shortcut" / "Use the Print screen button to open screen snipping." win 10 print screen shortcut
: Press Windows key + Alt + PrtScn to capture the active window and save it directly to Videos > Captures . Summary of Shortcuts Save Full Screen Win + PrtScn Saved to Pictures > Screenshots Copy Full Screen PrtScn Copied to Clipboard Copy Active Window Alt + PrtScn Copied to Clipboard Custom Selection Win + Shift + S Opens Snip & Sketch tool | Shortcut | Destination | What it Captures