Every time we find something important to share with a friend, we all take a screenshot on our smartphones. Taking screenshots on any smartphone is very easy, but have you ever wondered how to take a screenshot on your Windows 11 PC and laptop?
Taking screenshots on Windows 11 is just as straightforward, and there are several methods you can use. Whether you’re capturing a moment from a presentation, saving a conversation for reference, or simply preserving a memorable online moment, knowing how to take a screenshot efficiently can be incredibly useful. Here, we will discuss a few ways to take a screenshot on Windows 11 without using third-party tools
How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 11
On Windows 11, there are a few shortcuts and a default app to take screenshots. Additionally, you can utilize the snipping tool and the Xbox Game Bar for this purpose. Each method offers its own advantages and flexibility depending on your specific needs and preferences. Let us discuss them one by one.
1. Using Print Screen Function
Every Windows keyboard comes with a function key called Print Scr. Using this key, you can take a full-screen screenshot on your Windows 11 PC and laptop. This is the default option to capture a screenshot.
Here is how you can use it:
1. To take a screenshot, open the screen you want to capture.
2. Then press Win + Print Scr or fn + Win + Print Scr on your keyboard. It will take a screenshot of your present screen.
3. To find the screenshot, Go to > This PC > Pictures Folder. There you will find a folder called Screenshots. In that folder, you’ll get all the screenshots you have taken using the print screen method.
Note
On some computers, the Fn (function) key needs to be pressed along with Print Scr. Also, sometimes Print Scr is labeled as PrtSc.
2. Using Snipping Tool
Windows 11 also; comes with a built-in application called Snipping Tool to take a screenshot on Windows PC and Laptop.
Here is how you can use the Snipping Tool:
1. Pull up the search button from the taskbar and enter Snipping Tool to open the app. Alternatively, you can press Win + Shift + S to open it.
2. Click on the New option to quickly take a screenshot of your screen.
3. If you want to select the area or windows for your screenshot, click on the New option, and from the drop-down menu, select the mode.
4. Then take the screenshot.
5. The Snipping Tool has a timed screenshot option, so you can perform your tasks and then wait for the screenshot to be taken automatically, hands-free. To do so, select the No delay option from the menu. Here, you will find three options: Snip in 3 secs, Snip in 5 secs, and Snip in 10 secs. Choose one from the menu, and then select New.
6. Then quickly arrange the screen as needed for the screenshot. At the time delay you have selected, you will find the options at the top of the screen to take a screenshot.
7. Now, to save the screenshot, click on the Save option and select the location where you want to save your screenshot.
8. Then, name your screenshot and click on the Save button.
3. Using the Xbox Game Bar
You can also take a screenshot using the Xbox Game Bar controls. For that, you can follow these steps:
1. Press the Win + G shortcut key to open the Game bar. Alternatively, you can press Win + Alt + PrtScrn.
2. Now, click on the camera icon to take a screenshot. Using Xbox Game Bar controls, you can only take full-screen screenshots. You cannot select a custom area for the screenshot.
3. To access all the screenshots captured using Xbox Game Bar, navigate to This PC > Video > Captures. Here, you will find all the screenshots.
Conclusion
That’s it; this is how you can take a screenshot on your Windows 11 PC and laptop. However, if you want to capture a scrolling screen on a Windows system, then you have to use third-party tools to do so. For that, you can check out our guide on how to take scrolling screenshots on Windows 11.
