Taking a screenshot is a very useful tool, but it's not always obvious how to do it.Nearly all desktop and laptop PCs have a PrintScreen button on their keyboards, but the process of taking a screenshot may vary depending on the model you have. Method 5: Take a Quick Screenshots with Print Screen. To try this one out, simply hold the Windows button on your keyboard, then tap the Print Screen button to capture your screenshot. Method 2 Save the Screenshot to a File For a second option, you can skip the middle man and directly save your screenshot as a file without having to paste it into a photo editor.