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Definition: Win Print screen


Although there are numerous screen capture programs available for Windows (see screen capture), starting with Windows 7, the Snipping utility was included. However, screens can be captured and sent to the clipboard on any Windows computer via keyboard commands. The image must then be pasted into a program that accepts images (Paint, Word, etc.) to be printed or saved.

 Capture Current Open Window
 1. Press Alt-PrintScreen (Alt-PrtScn).
 2. Open application.
 3. Select Edit/Paste.
 4. Save or print.

 Capture Entire Screen
 1. Press PrintScreen (PrtScn).
 2. Open application.
 3. Select Edit/Paste.
 4. Save or print.