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| Operating System | Keyboard Shortcut | Function | | --- | --- | --- | | Windows | PrtScn | Full-screen screenshot | | Windows | Alt+PrtScn | Active window screenshot | | macOS | Command+Shift+3 | Full-screen screenshot | | macOS | Command+Shift+4 | Selected area screenshot | prtscn key
| Action | Keys | What Happens | Where to Find It | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | PrtScn | Copies the entire screen to the clipboard. | Paste ( Ctrl + V ) into Paint, Word, email, or Discord. | | Capture Active Window | Alt + PrtScn | Copies only the currently selected window (e.g., a browser or settings panel). | Paste ( Ctrl + V ) into any image editor or document. | | Save Directly to File | Win + PrtScn | Captures the full screen and automatically saves it. | C:\Users\[YourName]\Pictures\Screenshots | Do you have a specific question about using
The PrtScn key typically captures everything currently visible on your monitor. Once pressed, the image is held in your computer's temporary memory (the clipboard) until you "paste" it into another application, such as , Photoshop , or an email. Common modern applications include: | | Capture Active Window | Alt +