Taking a screenshot on Windows is straightforward and can be done in several ways depending on what you want to capture. Below are the most common methods:

1. Entire screen: Press PrtScn (Print Screen) key

• Saves to clipboard; paste into any image editor or document

2. Active window only: Press Alt + PrtScn

• Captures only the current window

3. Using Snipping Tool (most flexible): Press Windows + Shift + S

• Lets you select an area, window, or full screen
• Opens Snip & Sketch tool with editing options
• Image saves to clipboard and shows notification

4. Save directly to Pictures folder: Press Windows + PrtScn

• Automatically saves to Pictures > Screenshots folder

You can also find Snipping Tool by searching for it in the Start menu for more screenshot options and editing tools.