Shortcut keys for computer screenshots

Feb 10,2025

There are various shortcut keys for taking screenshots on a computer, and the following are some common methods: Windows system

1 Print Screen (PrtScn) key: Full screen screenshot: Press the Print Screen key directly, and then use Ctrl+V to paste in drawing programs or documents such as Word. Screenshot of the activity window: Press Alt+Print Screen key, and then use Ctrl+V to paste in drawing programs or documents such as Word.

2 Windows+Shift+S: After pressing this combination key, you can choose to capture images through methods such as rectangular screenshot, arbitrary shape screenshot, window screenshot, and full screen screenshot.

3 Ctrl+Alt+A: This is the default screenshot shortcut key for QQ, which can be used while QQ is running.

4 Ctrl+Alt+S: Some office software supports using this shortcut key to take screenshots.

5 Alt+A: This is the default screenshot shortcut key for WeChat PC version. Mac system

1 Command+Shift+3: Full screen screenshot. After pressing the shortcut key, a screenshot will appear in the lower right corner of the Mac desktop.

2 Command+Shift+4: Regional screenshot, you can choose the desired screen area to capture.

3 Command+Shift+4+Space: Capture a window after splitting the screen.

4 Command+Shift+5: Open the screenshot and recording tools to select more screenshot and recording options.

5 Command+Control+A: If the chat app is opened on a Mac, you can use this shortcut key to take screenshots. Customize shortcut keys

1 QQ: You can modify the screenshot shortcut keys through QQ settings.

2. WeChat: You can also customize screenshot shortcuts in WeChat settings.

Computers of different brands and models may have slight differences, and the above shortcut keys are suitable for most situations. If a shortcut key cannot be used, it is recommended to refer to the computer manual or online support documentation.