Once you take the snip, it is copied to your clipboard and a notification appears in the bottom right corner. Clicking that notification opens the Snipping Tool editor, where you can use a ballpoint pen, highlighter, or eraser to mark up the image before saving or sharing.
| Shortcut | Action | Notes | |----------|--------|-------| | (Print Screen) | Copies entire screen to clipboard | Paste (Ctrl+V) into an image editor | | Alt + PrtScn | Copies only active window to clipboard | Useful for dialog boxes or single apps | | Win + PrtScn | Saves entire screen as PNG file | File saved in Pictures\Screenshots | | Win + Shift + S | Opens Snipping Tool / Snip & Sketch | Choose: rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen snip → copied to clipboard + notification | | Win + G | Opens Game Bar → click camera icon | Captures screenshot (also records video) | | Fn + PrtScn (on some laptops) | Same as PrtScn | Needed if PrtScn is a dual-function key | screenshot shortcut in pc
Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots - Microsoft Support Once you take the snip, it is copied