Enable Print Screen Button Jun 2026

By default, pressing the key on your keyboard captures an image of your entire screen and copies it to the clipboard. However, many users prefer visual feedback or want to open a dedicated screenshot tool. Starting with Windows 10 (October 2018 Update) and continuing in Windows 11, Microsoft added a setting that allows the Print Screen button to launch the Snipping Tool directly.

To enable the button on Windows, you typically need to toggle a setting in the Accessibility menu to link the key to the modern Snipping Tool, or use specific function key combinations depending on your hardware. How to Enable the Print Screen Key in Windows 11 & 10 enable print screen button