How to Print Screen on Windows
Press PrntScrn., Open a document or create a new one., Paste the screenshot.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Press PrntScrn.
Doing so saves the entire image on the screen to your computer's Clipboard, in the same resolution as your monitor setting.
For example, a 1280x720 dpi monitor will result in a 1280x720 dpi image.
If your keyboard doesn't have a PrntScrn key, press Fn+Insert. -
Step 2: Open a document or create a new one.
Do so in any app that supports the pasting of images, like Word, Outlook, or Paint., Do so by pressing Ctrl+V or selecting Paste from the Edit drop-down in the menu bar.
The screenshot will be pasted into the document.
You can now save it, email it, print, or otherwise share it. -
Step 3: Paste the screenshot.
Detailed Guide
Doing so saves the entire image on the screen to your computer's Clipboard, in the same resolution as your monitor setting.
For example, a 1280x720 dpi monitor will result in a 1280x720 dpi image.
If your keyboard doesn't have a PrntScrn key, press Fn+Insert.
Do so in any app that supports the pasting of images, like Word, Outlook, or Paint., Do so by pressing Ctrl+V or selecting Paste from the Edit drop-down in the menu bar.
The screenshot will be pasted into the document.
You can now save it, email it, print, or otherwise share it.
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