The Windows Snipping Tool is a built-in utility for capturing screenshots. It allows users to snip the entire screen, a window, or a selected area. Users can annotate, save, and share the captured images easily. Its simplicity and versatility make it a handy tool for various tasks.
Ways to Use Windows Snipping Tool
- Through the Start Menu Search by pressing the Windows key or clicking the Start button, typing Snipping Tool in the search bar, and selecting the app from the search results.
- By using the keyboard shortcut Windows + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool directly.
- Configuring the Print Screen button: go to Settings by pressing Windows + I, navigate to Ease of Access > Keyboard, and turn on the option “Use the PrtScn button to open screen snipping.” Now, pressing the Print Screen (PrtScn) button will open the Snipping Tool.
