There are a few different ways that you can take a screenshot on Windows. The best way depends on what you need the screenshot for and how comfortable you are with using different tools.
If you just need to quickly capture what is on your screen, the easiest way is to use the Snipping Tool. This tool has been included with Windows since Vista and can be found in the Start Menu. Once open, you can choose between four different types of screenshots: free-form, rectangular, window, or full-screen. You can also choose whether to include the cursor in your screenshot. Once you have made your selections, simply click and drag your mouse to create the screenshot. When you release the mouse button, the image will be saved to your clipboard. From here, you can paste it into any program that supports images (e.g., Paint or Word).
If you need more control over your screenshots or want to edit them before saving them, then you will need to use a third-party program like Greenshot or Snagit. These programs provide additional features such as the ability to annotate screenshots before saving them or capturing videos of your screen instead of static images. They also typically offer more customization options than the Snipping Tool. However, they do require a bit more setup and may be overkill if all you need is a basic screenshot.
No matter which method you use, taking screenshots in Windows is relatively simple and only requires a few steps. With some practice, anyone can become proficient at capturing whatever they need from their screen.