

You can find Snipping Tool through your Windows search bar or by adding it as a shortcut.

#Microsoft snipping tool software#
To use the Snipping Tool with only a mouse: Windows Snipping Tool is free snipping tool software that lets you take screenshots, edit your snips, and share them with others. A notification also appears once you're finished taking a screenshot, select it for more editing options. The screenshot is automatically copied to your clipboard. In addition, the app includes settings you can configure, including the ability. You can take screenshots on Windows 11 through the app or shortcut.

Press Start and you will see a 3-second countdown begin for your recording. Click to drag and drop a rectangle indicating the portion of the screen you would like to record. In the top toolbar, press the Record button, then press New. You can change the shape of your snip by choosing one of the following options in the toolbar: Rectangular mode, Window mode, Full-screen mode, and Free-form mode. The Snipping Tool is a straightforward app. To open Snipping Tool, simply search for it in the Start menu search box. After the Snip & Sketch window opens, select the New button in the top-right corner to take a fresh screenshot (or snip, as Microsoft calls it). From the results, select Open, or press the Enter key to launch Snip & Sketch. The desktop will darken while you select an area for your screenshot. To open the tool, press the Windows key and type Snip and Sketch in the Windows Search. To use the Snipping Tool when you have a mouse and a keyboard:
