Pressing Print Screen alone captures the active window, while Alt+Print Screen captures the entire screen.

The material gives the reverse: pressing **Print Screen** captures everything visible on the screen, while `Alt+Prt Scn` captures the currently active window. Print Screen captures must then be pasted into image-editing software such as Paint, GIMP, or Photoshop. Knowing which key combination produces which scope prevents capturing too much or too little. **Key takeaway:** `Prt Scn` captures the screen; `Alt+Prt Scn` captures the active window.\n\n**Glossary:**\n- **Active window**: The window the user last interacted with.\n- **Print Screen**: A keyboard key used to capture screen content.