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How to take screenshot on windows 10 and make editing afterwards
I am sharing a quick way to take a screenshot of just the active window on Windows 10, there's a useful secret shortcut called "Print Window Only" that can help you do this efficiently.
How to Take Screenshot on Windows 10 Using the "Print Window Only" Shortcut
Here's the secret:
First, make sure the window you want to capture is active (clicked on).
Then, press the Alt + PrtScn keys together.
What happens:
This captures only the active window and copies the screenshot to your clipboard.
You can then paste the screenshot into an image editor like Paint, Word, or any document by pressing Ctrl + V.
How to Use for "how to take screenshot on windows 10" Content:
If you're preparing a guide or tutorial on how to take screenshot on windows 10, mentioning this shortcut is helpful because it allows you to quickly capture just the window you're working on, without capturing the entire screen.
Most useful daily: Win + Shift + S → it's built-in, powerful, and most people don't realize it can do timed captures and basic editing.