How do I Print Screen from one screen?

To capture a screenshot specifically from what you are actively working on, which is typically displayed on one screen, you can use a keyboard shortcut to grab only the active window. This method is provided in the reference.

Capturing the Active Window

Instead of capturing your entire display (which would include all monitors if you have more than one), you can capture just the window that is currently in focus – the one you are actively using or have selected. This is particularly useful when you want to share information from a specific application or document without showing everything else on your screen(s).

Here are the steps to capture the active window using the method described in the reference:

1. Ensure the desired window is active: Click on the window you want to capture to make sure it is the one currently selected and in focus.
2. Press Alt + Print Screen (or Alt + PrtScn): This key combination copies only the content of the active window to your computer's clipboard.

Pasting and Saving Your Screenshot

Once the active window has been captured to the clipboard, you need to paste it into an application to view, edit, and save it. A simple program like Paint is readily available on Windows for this purpose.

Follow these steps to paste and save the screenshot of your active window:

1. Open an image editing program: Search for and open a program like Paint (you can type "Paint" in the Start menu search bar).
2. Paste the screenshot: In the Paint program, press Ctrl + V. The captured image of your active window will appear on the canvas.
3. Save the image: Go to the "File" menu in Paint and select "Save As". Choose a format (like PNG or JPEG), give your file a name, select where you want to save it on your computer, and click "Save".

This process allows you to effectively "Print Screen from one screen" by capturing the specific window you are focused on, which is usually residing on one of your monitors.