Learn how to take a screenshot in Linux

Capture the entire screen of most Linux environments like KDE Plasma, Gnome, XFCE.

How to take a screnshot in Linux

PrtScn
  1. In most Linux desktop environments such as KDE Plasma, Gnome, XFCE you can tak a screenshot or start a program to tak a screnshot by pressing the PrtScn button.

How to make a screenshot of a single Window

Alt + PrtScn
  1. Hold down the Alt buton and press the PrtScn button.

Where can I find the PrtScn button

PrtScn ScrLk Pause

Look for a group of keys at the upper right of your keyboard. Note: the print screen PrtScn button migh have been abbreviated differently on your keyboard.