WPS Screenshot on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

When using WPS Screenshot, 3 common issue types appear most often: shortcuts, annotation editing, and capturing blocked content; this section includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What is the shortcut for Screenshot?

  1. On the screen you want to capture, press Ctrl + Shift + A.
  2. Wait for the screen to enter screenshot mode.
  3. Drag to select the area and complete the capture.
  4. Confirm the image in the input box and send it.

How do I annotate a screenshot after capturing it?

  1. Complete the screenshot area selection first.
  2. In the bottom toolbar, choose tools such as rectangle, arrow, text, brush, or mosaic.
  3. After annotation, click ✓.
  4. Preview the result in the input box and continue sending or saving it.

How do I capture content hidden behind the current window?

  1. Click the ✂️ icon in the message editor.
  2. Select Hide Current Window Screenshot.
  3. Wait for the current window to hide, then select the target area.
  4. After the screenshot returns to the input box, confirm it and send it.

Why was my screenshot not inserted into the input box?

  1. Check whether you clicked the ✓ confirm button after finishing the capture.
  2. If you clicked ✕, start the screenshot again.
  3. Make sure you are still in the chat input interface.
  4. Capture again and check whether the image appears in the input box.

Glossary

TermDefinition
ScreenshotThe action of capturing an image of the whole screen or a selected part of it.
Selection areaThe target area defined by dragging during capture. It can usually be adjusted before confirmation.
Annotation toolbarThe set of tools used to add rectangles, arrows, text, mosaic effects, and other visual notes to a screenshot.
Extract TextA feature entry that recognizes text in a screenshot image and makes it available for copying.