How to Take a Timed Screenshot in Windows 10

In Windows 10, taking a screenshot is a straightforward process that can be done using the Game bar feature. Not only can you use the default keyboard shortcut, but you can also customize your own keyboard shortcut and delay your screenshots for up to 10 seconds.

To set your own Game bar screenshot keyboard shortcut, follow these steps: head to Settings > Gaming > Game bar. From here, click on the screenshot button in the Game bar or use the default keyboard shortcut Windows key + Alt + PrtScn to snap a full-screen screenshot. Once enabled, hit the Windows key + G key to call up the Game bar.

To enable the Game bar, navigate to Settings > Gaming > Game bar and toggle on 'Record game clips, screenshots and broadcasts using Game bar.' This will allow you to use the Game bar to snap a screenshot at any time while playing a game or not. Clicking on the down-arrow button next to the New button lets you delay a snip for 3 or 10 seconds.

To initiate a screen capture, click on the New button in the upper left and open the small panel that appears. Alternatively, you can open Snip & Sketch from the Start menu or by searching for it, which will open the full Snip & Sketch window instead of the small panel.

Once you take your screenshot, it will be saved to your clipboard and appear momentarily as a notification in the lower-right corner of your screen. You can then annotate, save, or share your screenshot using the Snip & Sketch app.

When you click on the notification, you'll see a tiny menu at the top of your screen that lets you choose which type of screenshot you want to take: rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen. By following these steps, you can easily take timed screenshots in Windows 10 and enjoy more flexibility when capturing your screen.

Windows 10 timed screenshot