Print Screen Key Shortcut ~repack~ Jun 2026

Microsoft has replaced the old Snipping Tool with a more powerful shortcut that gives you a selection tool instead of capturing blindly.

| Shortcut | What it does | | :--- | :--- | | | Captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard. You see no notification. You must paste it (Ctrl+V) into an image editor (Paint, Word, Photoshop). | | Alt + PrtSc | Captures only the active window (the one you are currently using). Copies to clipboard. | | Windows + PrtSc | Captures the entire screen and automatically saves it as a PNG file. print screen key shortcut

For most users, these are the primary shortcuts to memorize: Windows Shortcut Mac Shortcut PrtScn or Win + PrtScn Cmd + Shift + 3 Capture Active Window Alt + PrtScn Cmd + Shift + 4 , then Space Capture Custom Area Win + Shift + S Cmd + Shift + 4 Open Capture Menu Win + Shift + S or PrtScn * Cmd + Shift + 5 Microsoft has replaced the old Snipping Tool with