Sometimes abbreviated as Prscr, PRTSC, PrtScrn, Prt Scrn, PrntScrn, or Ps/SR, the Print Screen key is a keyboardkey found on most computer keyboards. When pressed, the key either sends the current screen image to the computer clipboard or the printer depending on the operating system or running program. In the image, the Print Screen key is the top-left key of the control keys.
The Linux keyboard shortcut Ctrl P (PC) or control P (Mac) will perform the Print action. The Windows Print Screen key is normally located at the top right of your keyboard in close proximity to the “F12” key or “F-Lock” key and is typically identified by the letters Prt Scrn or Prt Scn. See the example below. Make sure F-Lock is off before attempting to use the Print Screen Button. Windows Print Screen Steps (Capture.
Where is the Print Screen key on the keyboard?
The Print Screen key is labeled as one of the abbreviations mentioned earlier and with the other control keys on the keyboard. Below is an overview of a computer keyboard with the Print Screen key highlighted in blue.
NoteOn Apple computer keyboards, the Print Screen key may be missing and have an F13 function key instead.
Can I use the Print Screen key to print to my printer?
Almost always, no. The Print Screen key is most often used to take a screenshot and store it in the clipboard. Once stored in the clipboard, you can paste the image into any image editor. Then, you can print the picture of your screen on your printer.
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There are a few programs designed to use the Print Screen key to start printing.
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Where is that Print Screen Key Located?
The Windows Print Screen key is normally located at the top right of your keyboard in close proximity to the “F12” key or “F-Lock” key and is typically identified by the letters Prt Scrn or Prt Scn. See the example below.
Make sure F-Lock is off before attempting to use the Print Screen Button.
Print Key On Computer
Windows Print Screen Steps (Capture Everything Screenshot)
1. Locate and maximize the elements you’d like to capture on screen.
2. To capture the entire screen, just press Prt Scrn. Nothing visual will indicate that you have successfully captured a screenshot until step 4 below.
Print Key Shortcut
3. Open a new document in MS Word, MS Photo Editor, Adobe PhotoShop, or another image editor.
4. Paste by using CTRL+ V while inside your selected image editor.
Windows Print Screen Steps to (Only Capture Selected Windows Screenshot)
1. Locate and maximize the window you’d like to capture.
2. To copy/capture the current window, hold down ALT + Prt Scrn at the same time. Nothing visual will indicate that you have successfully captured a screenshot until step 4 below.
3. Open a new document in MS Word, MS Photo Editor, Adobe PhotoShop, or another image editor.
4. Paste by using CTRL + V while inside your selected image editor.
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