Take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share. Capture any of the following types of snips: Free-form snip. Draw a free-form shape around an object. Rectangular snip.

Learn how to navigate Windows using keyboard shortcuts. Explore a full list of taskbar, command prompt, and general Windows shortcuts.

Here are several common keyboard shortcuts: Depending on your hardware, you can use Windows logo key + PrtScn to take a screenshot, or use Fn + Windows logo key + Spacebar . See all Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts. Get to know common Windows keyboard shortcuts including copy, cut, paste, maximize a window, and more.

How to Arrange or Move Icons. To arrange icons by name, type, date, or size, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Arrange Icons. Click the command that indicates how you want to arrange the icons (by Name, by Type, and so on).

The most common type is a physical, external keyboard that plugs into your PC. But Windows has a built-in Accessibility tool called the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) that can be used instead of a physical keyboard. You don’t need a touchscreen to use the OSK.

How to use your Surface Pen. Surface Devices Surface. Windows 11 Windows 10. Interact with your Surface in new ways using Surface Pen. If you're not sure which pen you have, go to Identify your Surface Pen and features . Here's an overview of what you can do with your pen: Write and draw.

Change screen brightness in Windows. Select the Network icon on the right side of the taskbar, and then move the Brightness slider to adjust the brightness. (If the slider isn't there, see the Notes section below.)

Keyboard shortcut for print screen. Windows 10. Depending on your hardware, you may use the Windows Logo Key + PrtScn button as a shortcut for print screen. If your device does not have the PrtScn button, you may use Fn + Windows logo key + Space Bar to take a screenshot, which can then be printed.

Show or hide the Quick Access Toolbar. Right-click in the ribbon and do either of the following: If the Quick Access Toolbar is shown, select Hide Quick Access Toolbar. If the Quick Access Toolbar is hidden, select Show Quick Access Toolbar.

Turn on the toggle under Print Screen shortcut to use the Prt Scr button to open screen snipping. Tip: You can also control your PC with just your voice by using Windows Speech Recognition. To learn more, see Use voice recognition in Windows .