Step-by-Step Guide to Using Snipping Tool
- 14 July 2023
In this tutorial, we will be providing a comprehensive guide on how to use the Snipping Tool, a powerful feature integrated into most Windows computers. Perfect for capturing screenshots, the Snipping Tool is simple to use and can be utilized to create images of your device's screen, which helps in a plethora of tasks, from documenting software glitches to creating guides or tutorials.
Step 1: Access the Snipping Tool
To access the app, navigate to your Windows search bar, typically located in the bottom left corner of your screen. Type in "Snipping Tool" and click on the icon which shows a pair of scissors and a piece of paper.
Step 2: Open the Snipping Tool
Once you've located the Snipping Tool, open the program. A small window will appear with a few options: "New," "Mode," "Delay," "Cancel," and "Options."
Step 3: Select the Type of Snip
Click on the "Mode" button to select the type of snip you'd like to create. You have four options to choose from a free-form, a rectangular, a window, or a full-screen snip.
Step 4: Capture the Snip
Once you've selected your preferred mode, click "New" to capture the snip. Your screen will fade out slightly, and you can click and drag to select the area you'd like to capture. If you've selected "window" or "full-screen," your snip will automatically be taken once you click "New."
Step 5: Save and Edit Snip
After you capture the snip, it will open in a new window. Here, you can make annotations using the pen and highlighter tools or erase those annotations using the eraser tool. After you've finished editing, click on "File" and then "Save As" to save the image to your preferred location.
The Snipping Tool is a valuable resource that can greatly assist in your everyday tasks. With this guide, we hope you have gained a better understanding of how to utilize this tool to capture, edit, and save screenshots efficiently and effectively.
