Like Windows 7 and Windows 8, Windows 10 too includes the Snipping Tool which lets you take screenshots in Windows 10 computer. This Snipping Tool or SnippingTool.exe is located in the System32 folder, but it (shortcut) can also be accessed via the following location:

C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsAccessories

Snipping Tool for Windows

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Lets us have a look at ways to use the Snipping Tool in Windows 10/8/7, effectively.

Capture screenshots in Windows

When on the Metro UI or Start Screen, you can click on the Snipping Tool tile to open it. The tool will open, and you will find yourself immediately on your desktop. When in the Desktop mode, you can open it by typing Snipping Tool in the Charms Bar Search. If you use it regularly, you can also create its desktop shortcut to access it easily.

To pin it as a Tile, when on the Windows 8 Start Screen, right click on the screen (not the tile). Click on the ‘All App’ option. In the bar that pops up at the bottom of the screen, you will see Snipping Tool in All apps. Simply right-click on it and choose the ‘Pin to Start’ option to put it on your Start screen as a Tile.

When you capture a shot from a browser & save it as an HTML file, the URL appears below the snip. To prevent the URL from appearing, open Options and clear the Include URL below snips (HTML only) check box.

Open Snipping Tool using Hotkey

If you are a frequent user of the Snipping Tool, you can create a hotkey for it. To do so open the System32 folder and right-click on SnippingTool.exe (or on its shortcut in the Program/Accessories folder). Select Properties. Here, you can set a hotkey for it. I have as an example selected F5. So to open the snipping tool, all I have to do next time is press F5.

The Snipping Tool allows you to take four different types of screenshots:

1. Free-form Snip lets you draw and captures any irregular part of the screen
2. Rectangular Snip will allow you to drag the cursor around an object to form a rectangle
3. Window Snip will let you select an open window, such as a browser window or dialog box and let you capture it
4. Full-screen snip will capture the entire screen when you select this type of snip.

Once you have changed the Settings to your requirements, you can click on New or Ctrl+PrtnScr to take captures.

Win+PrntScr in Windows

Clicking on Win+PrntScr in Windows will let you capture the screenshot as per your settings. The image is automatically saved in your Pictures folder.

Snipping Tool Keyboard shortcuts

• Alt+M – Choose a snipping mode
• Alt+N – Create a new snip in the same mode as the last one
• Shift+Arrow keys – Move the cursor to select a rectangular snip area
• Alt+D – Delay capture by 1-5 seconds
• Ctrl+C – Copy the snip to clipboard

Disable white overlay

How To Make Shortcut For Snipping Tool

When the Snipping Tool is open and active, a white overlay appears. If you want to turn it off, you can do so via its Options. Uncheck the option to Show screen overlay when Snipping Tool is active.

To save the image, you have to click on the Save Snip button An extra feature in Windows 8 is that the full screen shots are automatically saved in your Pictures folder.

How To Set Keyboard Shortcut For Snipping Tool

If you wish to share a snip, you can click the Arrow on the Send Snip button, and then select an (email) option from the menu.

The Snipping Tool will not normally work on the start screen. You will be able to only capture the full start screen using the Win+PrntScr buttons and not a part of the start screen. If you click your allotted hotkey when on the start screen, your windows will automatically switch to the desktop mode with the snipping tool opened. But there is a trick to do so, which we will see a bit later!

Capture Context Menu using Snipping Tool

If you wish to capture screenshots of your context menu, start Snipping Tool and click on Esc. Next right-click on the desktop, file or folder and then press Ctrl+PrntScr. This will let you capture the right-click context menu. In Windows 7 you can also capture the start menu using this trick.

Capture parts of Windows 8 Start Screen

In Windows 8, to capture a part of your start screen, open Snipping Tool, press Esc. Next, press Win key yo switch to Start Screen and then press Ctrl+PrntScr. Now move your mouse cursor around the desired area. This will let you capture a part of your Windows 8 start screen. To capture the entire Start Screen, you can, of course, press Win+PrntScr.

NOTE: Windows 10 lets you set time delays to capture screenshots.

Capture part of screen using Hotkey

In Windows 10 Creators Update and later you can capture a part of your screen using a keyboard shortcut – WinKey+Shift+S. You can even create a desktop shortcut using the command snippingtool /clip in the Location box.

If you are aware of any more tips or tricks for the Snipping Tool, please do share them in the comments section.

You may also want to check out our freeware Windows Screen Capture Tool that allows you to capture full screen, selected screen area, windows, webpages and more. You can also add watermarks to your captured screenshot or edit the image using its basic image editor.

Snipping Tool For Mac Keyboard Shortcut

UPDATE: Check out the new Microsoft Snip Screen Capture Tool.

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There are three ways to create screenshots or screen captures on Windows 8.

1. To locate this program from the tile menu hover over to the charms bar and click on the search tool or magnifying glass.
   
2. Type 'Snipping Tool' and the Snipping Tool application should appear on the left.
   
3. If you left click the icon it will automatically open in your desktop.
   1. If you right click the icon it will open a menu on the bottom portion of the screen.
      1. To pin the application to your tile menu click 'Pin to Start.'
      2. To pin the application to your task bar on your desktop click 'Pin to Taskbar.'
   
   
4. Once you have the snipping tool open there should be a window that looks like the image below.
   
5. When you click on 'new' your cursor becomes a set of cross hairs. You can now click, drag/draw and then release (the portion of the screen enclosed in the box shape will create a snapshot image). This image can be saved as a JPEG, PNG, or GIF file to whichever folder/location you choose.

Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Within any program or window you can use the following keyboard shortcut to save a screen capture of your entire screen
   1. Click and hold the following combinations of keys (Win + Prnt Scrn) until you see your screen flash, like taking a picture.
      1. Note: the 'Fn' key may be needed to invoke the 'Prnt Scrn' key on some keyboards.
      2. Note: the Windows key might not say 'Win' but rather may be the logo of the Microsoft flag.
         
2. After holding down these keys the image will automatically save in a folder called 'Screenshots' within your 'Picture' library.

Keyboard Shortcut For Snipping Tool Mac

Snipping Tool and Keyboard Shortcut Combination

1. With the Snipping Tool program open, instead of clicking 'New,' you can use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + Prnt Scrn).
2. The cross hairs will appear instead of the cursor. You can click, drag/draw, and release to capture your image.