How to take screenshots on Windows 10 quickly using WIN + SHIFT + S

Windows x lets you lot accept screenshots in numerous ways, but here's my favorite method that works like a treat on a multi-display setup, letting y'all capture a department of the display(s) or the whole thing. Prepare to be amazed.

How to chop-chop take and edit screenshots in Windows 10

Hit WINDOWS + SHIFT + S.
Wait for the Snippet tool overlay to announced.
Choose from the peak three options: rectangle clip, freeform prune, or fullscreen screenshot.
If selecting the first two, click and drag to create a option of what you want to capture on-screen.
Await a couple of seconds for a notification to appear.
Your screenshot is now copied to the Windows clipboard, but y'all tin can click on the notification to load the epitome in Snip & Sketch to edit it.

Job done! Microsoft can sometimes work magic and this is a fine instance that'll salvage you from editing screenshots of the entire brandish in your favorite image editor. This method replaces the snippet tool, allowing you to work with the screenshots straight through the Windows clipboard.

How to see all your previous screenshots

In order to fully apply the Windows clipboard, nosotros have to brand certain it's active.

Hit WINDOWS + V.
Turn on the clipboard if it'south not already enabled.
All your screenshots (and everything else y'all copy within Windows) will be displayed hither.

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