To take a screenshot without opening the bar first, use the keyboard shortcut Windows + Alt + Print Screen. (You may also need to hold the Function key simultaneously if you're on a laptop keyboard).

On Windows 11, you have different ways to take screenshots, and in this guide, I'll show you the best methods with and without third-party apps.

There are a variety of third-party tools for taking screenshots in Windows, but there are a number of included options that go beyond the Print Screen key. We break them down.