How to Screenshot on Laptop

A laptop keyboard may hide Print Screen behind an Fn combination, so start with shortcuts that work across compact keyboards.

1. Best first try: Windows + Shift + S

On a Windows laptop, press Windows + Shift + S. It opens the Snipping Tool overlay and does not require a dedicated PrtSc key, which makes it the most reliable laptop shortcut.

2. No PrtSc key: Fn + Windows + Space

If your keyboard does not have a PrtSc key, Microsoft lists Fn + Windows + Space as an alternative screenshot shortcut. This is useful on compact laptop and 2-in-1 keyboards.

3. PrtSc exists but does nothing

Try Fn + PrtSc; many keyboards require Fn for secondary key labels.
Try Fn + Windows + PrtSc when you want a saved screenshot file.
Look for labels such as PrtSc, PrtScn, or Print Screen; it may share a key with Insert or another function.

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