How to Screenshot on a Logitech Keyboard

Use Print Screen on PCs or Shift+Command shortcuts on Macs

By Robert Earl Wells III
Updated on July 15, 2024
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    What to Know

    • Windows: Press Windows key+PrtSc or Windows key+Alt+PrtScn to capture only the active window.
    • Press Fn+Windows key+PrtScn if the Logitech keyboard has a Start key.
    • Macs: Press Shift+Command+3 or Shift+Command+4 or Shift+Command+4+Spacebar for partial capture.

    This article explains how to screenshot on a Logitech keyboard. The instructions below apply to all Logitech keyboards, including the Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard.

    How Do You Screenshot on a Logitech Wireless Keyboard?

    To take a screenshot on Windows, press Windows key+PrtScn.

    On some Logitech keyboards, the Windows Key is represented by the Start key (between Fn and Alt). The Print Screen key may also appear in other variations, such as PrtSc or PrtScr, on your Logitech keyboard.

    If PrtScn shares a key with another button (such as Insert, Tap, or Delete), you may need to press Fn+Windows key+PrtScn. To capture only the active window, use Windows key+Alt+PrtScn.

    If you don't see a Print Screen key on your Logitech keyboard, the shortcut may come in other sequences, such as FN+Del. Consult the manual for shortcut specifics.

    To take a screenshot on Mac, press Shift+Command+3. Alternatively, press Shift+Command+4 to select the portion of the screen you want to capture.

    You can also press Shift+Command+4+Spacebar to capture a specific screen element (such as a menu or app). To see all of your screenshot options, including a screen recorder, press Shift+Command+5.

    How Do You Print Screen on a Logitech Wireless Keyboard?

    A Camera icon may represent the Print Screen key (often shortened to PrtScr or PrtSc). It might have a dedicated key or share one of the function keys at the top of the keyboard.

    If you want to reassign the Print Screen command, you can remap the Windows keyboard and create custom screenshot shortcuts.

    Print Screen Key on a Dell XPS 13.

    Where Are My Screenshots Saved?

    On Windows, open the File Explorer and go to This PC > Pictures > Screenshots to see your screenshots. On Mac, screenshots are saved to the desktop.

    For more advanced options, use the Windows snipping tool or a third-party screen capture software.

    FAQ
    • How do I take a screenshot on a Mac keyboard?

      To take a screenshot on a Mac, press and hold the key combination Shift+Command+3. To capture a portion of the screen, use Shift+Command+4, then select the area you want to capture. Or, use Shift+Command+5 to bring up the Screenshot app and choose the type of screenshot you want.

    • How do I take a screenshot on a Mac without a keyboard?

      If you don't have a working keyboard, try using the mouse to bring up the Screenshot app. From the Finder menu, select Go > Utilities and select the Screenshot app. Navigate the screenshot toolbar with your mouse to choose the type of screenshot you want. Another option: Select Go > Applications > Preview from the Finder menu, then select File > Take Screenshot and choose to capture the window, entire screen, or a selection.

    • How do I take a screenshot on a Surface Pro 3 keyboard?

      To take a screenshot on a Surface Pro 3, as well as earlier Pro models, the original Surface, and the Surface RT, you'll press and hold the Windows button located below the display and the Volume Down button on the side. To take a screenshot on most other Microsoft Surface devices, press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time.

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