How to allow screen capture with Alt+PrtScn

David Leithauser 0 Reputation points
2026-09-06T20:33:57.6133333+00:00

How can I allow Alt+PrtScn to capture a screen? It currently shows black

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
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  1. Marcin Policht 108.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-06T21:23:55.9433333+00:00

    Refer to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-sg/answers/questions/5891243/getting-print-screen-to-work

    open Settings with Windows key + I, go to Accessibility on the left, scroll down to Keyboard, and turn off the toggle labeled "Use the Print screen key to open screen capture." After that, PrtScn will go straight back to copying the full screen to your clipboard, so you can paste it into Word, Paint, or an email with Ctrl + V exactly like before — no more dimmed screen or toolbar getting in the way of what you're trying to capture.

    Alt + PrtScn copies only the active window to the clipboard, and Windows key + PrtScn saves a full-screen capture straight to your Pictures > Screenshots folder.


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    Marcin

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