| Command | Action | | --- | --- | | | Screenshot dialog (choose area, window, or full screen) | | Shift + PrtScn | Select area to capture | | Alt + PrtScn | Capture active window | | Ctrl + PrtScn | Copy full screen to clipboard | | Ctrl + Shift + PrtScn | Copy selected area to clipboard |
On newer MacBooks with Touch Bar, you can also use Shift + Command + 6 to capture the Touch Bar. 3. Linux (Ubuntu / GNOME / Most Distros) Linux commands vary by desktop environment. Below are the most common for GNOME (Ubuntu default). command for print screen
Use the Flameshot or GNOME Screenshot Tool for more options. 4. Chromebook (Chrome OS) | Command | Result | | --- | --- | | Ctrl + Show Windows (or Ctrl + F5 ) | Full screen screenshot | | Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows | Select area on screen | | Ctrl + Alt + Show Windows | Capture a specific window | | Command | Action | | --- |
Taking a screenshot is one of the most common computer tasks. But the exact command depends on your operating system and what you want to capture. Below is the complete breakdown. 1. Windows (All Versions) Windows offers several built-in commands for print screen. Below are the most common for GNOME (Ubuntu default)