Logitech Keyboard Screenshot Shortcuts Explained
On most Logitech keyboards, press Print Screen (often labeled PrtSc or PrtScn) to capture the screen; on compact models, you may need Fn + Print Screen or another key combination. The exact shortcut depends on the keyboard layout and your operating system, so check the key labels and try the steps below.
Find the Print Screen key
Look for a key labeled Print Screen, PrtSc, or PrtScn. Its position varies: full-size keyboards commonly place it in the upper-right group near Scroll Lock and Pause, while compact keyboards may put it on a shared key or omit the label entirely. Some Logitech models identify secondary functions with smaller text or a different color.
If the keyboard has a shared function row, the screenshot command may require the Fn key. Try the labeled key once, then try Fn + that key if nothing happens. On a model with a clearly marked secondary Print Screen function, use Fn when Print Screen is the secondary action rather than the key’s primary action.
- Full-size layout: Try the dedicated Print Screen key.
- Compact layout: Try Fn plus the key carrying the Print Screen label or icon.
- No visible label: Check the keyboard’s model-specific documentation or use your computer’s built-in screenshot shortcut.
What the shortcut does in Windows
In Windows, the result depends on the shortcut. Pressing Print Screen often copies a screenshot to the clipboard rather than immediately saving an image file. Open an app that accepts images, such as Paint, and press Ctrl + V to paste it. You can then save the image from that app.
Other useful Windows options include:
- Windows key + Print Screen: On many Windows setups, captures the screen and saves an image in the Screenshots folder inside Pictures.
- Alt + Print Screen: Copies the active window to the clipboard, rather than the entire desktop.
- Windows key + Shift + S: Opens the screen-snipping overlay on current Windows versions, letting you select a region or window. The capture is copied to the clipboard, and Windows may show a notification to open it for editing or saving.
These shortcuts can behave differently depending on Windows settings, keyboard configuration, or the specific key layout. If your keyboard needs Fn to send Print Screen, include Fn in the combination where appropriate—for example, try Windows key + Fn + Print Screen on a compact model.
What to use on a Mac
On a Mac, the usual screenshot shortcuts use the Command, Shift, and number keys—not a Print Screen key. Press Command + Shift + 3 to capture the screen, or Command + Shift + 4 to select an area. Command + Shift + 5 opens the screenshot and screen-recording controls on supported macOS versions.
These are Mac operating-system shortcuts, so they generally work with a Logitech keyboard connected to a Mac even if the keyboard’s printed labels differ from Apple’s. If a key mapping is unfamiliar, identify the Logitech key that sends Command or Option; the labels and positions may not match an Apple keyboard exactly. macOS screenshot settings can also affect where captures are saved.
Use Logitech software only when needed
Many Logitech keyboards do not need special software for ordinary screenshots: the operating system handles the standard key combination. Some models and configurations allow keys or function-row behavior to be customized through Logitech software, such as Logi Options+ or G HUB, where supported. The available settings depend on the model and software.
If a shortcut used to work but now triggers a different action, check whether the key has been reassigned or whether function-row behavior has changed. You can also test the keyboard’s printed key directly in a basic text or image app. Avoid assuming every Logitech model supports the same customization features; use the support information for the exact model name, usually printed on the underside or available in the computer’s device settings.
Troubleshoot a screenshot shortcut
If pressing the key appears to do nothing, first determine whether it copied an image without displaying a message. Open Paint on Windows or another app that accepts pasted images and press Ctrl + V. On a Mac, look for the saved capture in the location configured in screenshot options; a screenshot may not produce a visible confirmation in the app you are currently using.
- Try the Fn combination. On compact keyboards, test the Print Screen key both with and without Fn.
- Check the operating system. Use a Windows screenshot shortcut on Windows or the Command-Shift shortcuts on a Mac.
- Test another capture method. On Windows, open Snipping Tool or use Windows key + Shift + S. On a Mac, use Command + Shift + 5.
- Check for a reassigned key. Review keyboard customization software and any function-row mode setting available for your model.
- Reconnect or test the keyboard. For a wireless model, check its connection and power, then try the shortcut with the computer’s built-in keyboard if available.
A common misconception is that Print Screen always creates a file automatically. On Windows, the plain key often places the capture on the clipboard, so pasting it is necessary. A second frequent mix-up is expecting a Logitech keyboard to use the same screenshot command on Windows and Mac; the host operating system determines the usual shortcut.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Print Screen key called on a Logitech keyboard?
It may be labeled Print Screen, PrtSc, or PrtScn. On some compact models, it is a secondary function shown on a shared key, so Fn may be required.
How do I take a screenshot with a Logitech keyboard on Windows?
Try Print Screen, or Fn + Print Screen if the key is a secondary function. For a selected area, press Windows key + Shift + S. The plain Print Screen key may copy the capture to the clipboard rather than save a file.
Where does a Print Screen screenshot go?
It depends on the shortcut. A plain Print Screen press commonly copies the image to the clipboard. Windows key + Print Screen commonly saves a file in Pictures/Screenshots, while the Mac screenshot location can be checked or changed in its screenshot options.
How do I take a screenshot on a Mac with a Logitech keyboard?
Use Command + Shift + 3 for the screen, Command + Shift + 4 for a selected area, or Command + Shift + 5 for screenshot controls. These are Mac shortcuts and do not require a Logitech-specific capture command.
Why does my Logitech Print Screen key not work?
It may need Fn, the capture may be on the clipboard without a notification, or the key may be configured differently. Test a built-in screenshot tool and check the keyboard’s function-row setting and customization software.
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