How to Change Screenshot Button in Steam or Steam Deck

If you’re the type of person who games regularly onSteamor on your Steam Deck, whether you’re playing thebest free horror games on Steamor thebest free RPGS, chances are you’ve needed to take a screenshot at some point.

But what happens when you don’t want to use the default screenshot key? It’s easy to change this, and below we’ll show you how to change the Steam screenshot button in the Steam desktop client and on your Steam Deck.

How to Change the Steam Screenshot Button in the Desktop Client

By default, the screenshot button in the Steam app/desktop client is F12. There are a number of reasons why that might not be convenient. Perhaps you simply don’t want to use a function key to snap a screenshot. Or perhaps the F12 key already has another function on your computer, such as turning Airplane Mode on and off. Whatever your reason for wanting to change the screenshot button, it’s easy. Here’s how to change Steam screenshot button in a few easy steps:

How to Change Screenshot Button on Steam Deck

If you’re gaming on aSteam Deckand want to change the screenshot button, it’s easy to do. Note, however, that you need to change the screenshot button for each individual game, as there’s no way to change it by default for all games. Here’s how to change Steam screenshot button on the Steam Deck:

Once you’ve remapped your screenshot button to the key of your choice, you can take screenshots during your game to share with friends on social media, post to your blog, or however else you plan to share them.

Paula Beaton is a freelance technology and food writer based in Scotland. Before making the move to writing, Paula worked as a call handler for the police, served refreshments on trains, and even trained as a nursery nurse. Since she became a writer in 2012, Paula has written everything from how-to guides to reviews, specialising in Android, Windows, and gaming. She’s also a foodie fascinated by food history and culture.Read Paula’s Full Bio

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