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WINDOWS SHORTCUT MASTERY · LESSON 27
Capture part of your screen: Windows + Shift + S
FREE LESSON
3 minutesWindows 11Beginner
Section 1 of 33 minutes
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UNDERSTAND THE IDEA
When this helps
What am I going to do?
Read the idea, learn the key combination and answer a question about when it would help.
What will I learn?
Know when and how to capture part of your screen.
A picture of part of your screen can help someone understand what you are seeing. Choosing just the useful area keeps the picture focused.
LEARN THE SHORTCUT
The keys and what happens
Where it works Windows 11
Windows+Shift+S
Key names are shown separately, not as a keyboard layout. A + between key boxes means combine them. A box named Plus means the actual Plus key. Follow the steps below for alternatives.
1How to use it
Hold Windows and Shift together, press S, then release all three. If necessary, click the rectangular snip option in the small toolbar that appears near the top of the screen. Hold the left mouse button at one corner of the area, drag to the opposite corner, then release. Press Escape to cancel.
2What to watch for
The capture goes to the clipboard. Click once inside a message or document that accepts pictures, hold Ctrl, press V and release both keys to paste. Snipping Tool settings may also save a file. Check the picture for private information before sharing it.
You can learn this shortcut without pressing it here. The real keys act on your computer or the app you are using.
CHOOSE THE USEFUL ACTION
When would you use it?
One app shows an error beside a panel of private account details. A helper only needs the error. Which capture fits?
Capture just the message and check the picture before sharing.
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