6 shortcuts

Screenshots & gaming shortcuts

Capture the right moment. Here are the most useful key combinations, each with a short explanation. Practise them in the AlphaType trainer afterwards.

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All Screenshots & gaming shortcuts

Select area for screenshot

Win+Shift+S

S for Screenshot. Opens the region selection.

Save screenshot as file

Win+PrintScreen

By default saved in the Pictures / Screenshots folder.

Copy active window to clipboard

Alt+PrintScreen

Alt limits the screenshot to the active window.

Open Xbox Game Bar

Win+G

G for Game Bar; the feature must be available.

Start or stop Game Bar recording

Win+Alt+R

R for Record. Recording works only in supported apps.

Save last 30 seconds of gameplay

Win+Alt+G

Background recording must be turned on.

Learning Screenshots & gaming efficiently

Start with a few combinations you use often and repeat them in context. AlphaType shows the task, lets you practise the keys and gives immediate feedback.