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The short answer
The quickest way to take a screenshot on Windows 11 is Win + Shift + S.
At a glance
About 10 minutes · Easy · For Windows
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This is the best all-round method.
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Microsoft's shortcut list says PrtScn selects a region of the screen and copies the screenshot to the clipboard, the same as Win + Shift + S.
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Press Win + PrtScn to capture everything on the screen and save it straight to a file.
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Click the window you want, then press Alt + PrtScn.
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Snipping Tool gives you the most control.
Quick tip
Sending screenshots by email or uploading them to a website? Shrink them first with our free image compressor.
You might ask
What is the fastest way to take a screenshot in Windows 11? Press Win + Shift + S, drag over the area, and paste with Ctrl + V.
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