| Method | How to Use | Best For | |--------|------------|-----------| | | Press PrtScn (copies whole screen) or Alt + PrtScn (copies active window) → paste into Paint or Word | Quick, no extra clicks | | Game Bar | Windows + G → click camera icon (or Windows + Alt + PrtScn for instant save) | Games and full-screen apps | | Paint | Open Paint → paste ( Ctrl + V ) from clipboard | Basic cropping and editing | | Lightshot (free 3rd party) | Download from lightshot.com → press PrtScn | Annotating and instant upload |
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