Whether you are saving a receipt, capturing a memorable social media post, or sending a bug report to IT, knowing how to take a screenshot (or "print screen") is an essential skill.

Pro Tip: If you find yourself taking screenshots often, consider downloading a free third-party tool like or ShareX (Windows) or CleanShot X (Mac). These tools allow for easy annotation, blurring sensitive info, and instant cloud uploading.

For most users, this is the best method because it lets you select exactly what you want to capture.