Learn how to screenshot on Windows 11 using the Snipping Tool, Print Screen key , keyboard shortcuts , and Snagit. Step-by-step instructions for beginners and power users. The easiest way to take a screenshot on Windows is by pressing the Windows + Print Screen shortcut . Similarly, you can press Alt + Print Screen to take a screenshot of the active window. Third-party tools like ShareX and Fireshot can help you take scrolling screenshots and are packed with advanced features. Press Windows logo key+Shift+S to open the Snipping Tool directly. After entering the keyboard shortcut, you’ll see a box at the top of your computer. Choose between the following screenshot options: (from left to right) rectangular selection, freehand selection, window, or full-screen capture. Here is the list of Shortcut keys to print screen in Windows 11/10 - PrtScn Key , ALT+Print Screen , Win+Print Screen , Fn+WinKey+Space Bar, etc.