They capture exactly what you’re seeing on screen, which is useful for sharing purposes. If you’re looking to take a screenshot on your Windows 11 laptop, you’ve come to the right place.

To capture a screenshot on a Windows laptop or desktop computer, press the Print Screen keyboard key (usually abbreviated to Prt Scn or similar).

To take a screenshot without opening the bar first, use the keyboard shortcut Windows + Alt + Print Screen. (You may also need to hold the Function key simultaneously if you're on a laptop keyboard).