Alt+PrtScr

Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
Alt+PrtScr or Alt Print Screen keyboard shortcut

Alt+PrtScr or Alt+Print Screen is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to take a screenshot of the active window in Microsoft Windows. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

How to use the Alt+PrtScr keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press PrtScr.

Alt+PrtScr in Microsoft Windows

In Microsoft Windows, pressing Alt+PrtScr creates a screenshot of the active window only.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms, Screenshot