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How to Take a Screenshot in Windows 11

Capture all or part of your screen using Windows built-in tools.

Quick Answer

Press Windows+Shift+S, then drag over the part of the screen you want to capture.

Step by Step

  1. Press Windows+Shift+S.
  2. Choose the rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen capture option.
  3. Select the area you want to capture.
  4. The image is copied to the clipboard.
  5. Select the notification if you want to open, mark up, or save the screenshot.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Press Print Screen if your keyboard is configured to open screen capture.
  • If you only need to paste the capture, use Ctrl+V in an email, document, or image editor.

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