Pressing 'Print Screen' on your keyboard may do something different if you have Windows 11
marks the end of an era: Using the Print Screen button will no longer capture one's entire screen. Now, it it will open the Snipping Tool.
The Snipping Tool allows users to capture rectangular, freeform, full-window, or a full-screen capture. Screenshots taken using the Snipping Tool will be saved to the Screenshot folder and copied to the clipboard. This update comes with the installation of the Windows 11 KB5025310 update. Those who want to stick to PrtScn's original function can do so through the"Keyboard" menu under"Settings."
The PrtScn button on Windows computers has carried out the same task — taking a screenshot of an entire screen and adding it to a user's clipboard — since 1990, perAs more complex graphical interfaces were integrated into the general world of computing, broaderbecame important. Accordingly, other methods of screen capture, such as the Snipping Tool, that allowed users to capture only portions of their screens.
Before the update, a user had to press Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool, or they wouldSo far, the PrtScn update is only available to Windows Insiders. Those registered are able to test out the update and provide feedback.Subscribe to push notifications
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