Learn how to take screenshots on Windows using built-in options like the Snipping Tool, Print Screen shortcuts and the Xbox Game Bar.

Microsoft is set to change what the Print Screen key does, with the new functionality set to bring up the Windows 11 Snipping Tool.

Windows 11 beta changes what the Print Screen button does after 33 years Key now opens the Snipping Tool by default rather than copying to the clipboard.

Soon, pressing the Print Screen button in Windows 11 could launch the Snipping Tool instead of sending a screenshot to your clipboard.

Microsoft has released a beta build that changes how the traditional PrtScn or Print Screen key works, launching the Snipping Tool app instead. But you can fix it if you want, too.

Here is the list of Shortcut keys to print screen in Windows 11/10 - PrtScn Key, ALT+Print Screen, Win+Print Screen, Fn+WinKey+Space Bar, etc.

Microsoft is poised to make the first major change to Print Screen functionality in years. In the latest Insider builds of Windows 11, the Print Screen button activates the built-in Snipping Tool.

It turns out if you hold the Windows key while tapping Print Screen, it’ll save a screenshot straight to your hard drive! And if you hit Alt + Print Screen, it’ll screenshot the active window!

There are tools built into Windows 10 that make it simple to print exactly what you see on your screen. Here’s how.