Question 1

What types of snips can I capture using the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

You can capture free-form, rectangular, window, full-screen, and video snips.

Question 2

How do I open the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

There are four ways to open it: through the Start button, Windows logo key + Shift + S for a static image, Print Screen (PrtSc) for a static image, and Windows logo key + Shift + R for a video snip.

Question 3

How do I capture a snip with the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

Select Mode (or the arrow next to the New button in earlier versions), choose the type of snip, and select the area of your screen to capture.

Question 4

Can I capture a snip of a menu using the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after opening the tool and the menu you want to capture, press Ctrl + PrtSc, select Mode, choose the snip type, and then capture the desired area.

Question 5

How do I annotate a snip in the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

After capturing an image snip, you can write or draw on or around it using the Pen or Highlighter buttons. Use the Eraser to remove lines​.

Question 6

How do I capture a video snip with the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

Open the Snipping Tool, select the Record button, then New recording, or press Windows logo key + Shift + R. Select the area to record, then select Start, and Stop when done.

Question 7

How do I save a snip in the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

After capturing a snip, select the Save Snip button, type a file name, location, and type, then select Save.

Question 8

How do I prevent a URL from appearing when saving a snip as an HTML file?

Accepted Answer

In the Snipping Tool, select the Options button, and clear the "Include URL below snips (HTML only)" check box.

Question 9

How can I share a snip using the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

After capturing a snip, select the arrow next to the Send Snip button, and then choose an option from the list.

Question 10

What keyboard shortcuts are available in the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

Some shortcuts include Alt + M for choosing a snipping mode, Alt + N for creating a new snip, Shift + arrow keys for selecting types of snips, Alt + D for delaying capture, Ctrl + C for copying the snip, and Ctrl + S for saving the snip.

Question 11

Where can I find the application file of the Snipping Tool in Windows 11?

Accepted Answer

It's located in C:\Users<Username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\SnippingTool

Question 12

Can I pin the Snipping Tool to the Start or Taskbar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, search for the Snipping Tool in Windows Search, right-click the app in the results, and select either pin to Start or pin to taskbar..

Question 13

Can I record audio with the Snipping Tool?

Accepted Answer

No, the Snipping Tool only allows screen video recording, not audio recording.

Question 14

Is it possible to delete the Snipping Tool app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can uninstall it from "Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps" and reinstall it from the Microsoft Store.

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