How to Use the Snipping Tool to Screenshot

You can use the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 at any time. Follow the steps outlined below to activate the Snipping Tool and start taking screenshots.

How to Edit a Screenshot

Once you have taken a screenshot, you can easily edit it to add text, draw on it, or just crop it. The simplest way is to select the image using the pop-up notification that appears at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps to easily edit your screenshots.

How to Save a Screenshot

By default, the Windows 11 Snipping Tool will automatically copy your most recent screenshot to your computer’s clipboard. This allows you to paste the image into instant messengers and other applications. However, sometimes you may want to save an image so you can access it again later. To do this, you’ll need to open the screenshot in the Snipping Tool itself. Here’s how that works.

How to Make Taking Screenshots Easier

Taking screenshots in Windows 11 with the Snipping Tool is easy, but Microsoft has given you a way to make it easier. Instead of having to press a combination of buttons, you can enable a setting in your computer’s keyboard accessibility settings to allow you to activate the Snipping Tool with a single button press.