Microsoft changes how the Print Screen key works on Windows 11

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023 03:00 AM

According to the Indian gadgetsnow website, as part of the update, Microsoft is updating the behavior of the Print Screen or Prt Sc key. Usually, we use this key to capture the entire screen at once and then paste it on Paint, Word, or wherever we want, as this was the default task for the PrtSc button. forever.

With the Windows 11 update KB5025310, the behavior of the PrtSc button has changed. From now on, pressing the PrtSc button will launch the Snipping Tools and Snip & Sketch app on Windows 11 allowing users to take the screenshot or even record the screen.

Update Snipping Tools in Windows 11

Microsoft has started integrating the Snipping Tool and the Snip & Sketch app into the Snipping Tool. And recently, the company has updated the Snipping Tool to offer features like built-in screen recording and auto-save screenshots. The Snipping Tool is now the default screen capture tool for Windows 11.

Windows 11 PrtSc behavior can be changed

Fortunately, Microsoft isn’t forcing users to stick with the new PrtSc behavior. Users have the option to revert it back to the original. For this header, go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard, and change the setting the way you want it.

Windows 11 Update KB5025310 brings other improvements