Learn how to use Snipping Tool to capture a screenshot, or snip, of any object on your screen, and then annotate, save, or share the image.

After you capture a snip, it's automatically copied to the Snipping Tool window. From there you can edit, save, or share the snip. Set up your screen so you can clearly see what you want to capture. Press Windows logo key+Shift+S. The desktop darkens so you can select an area for your screenshot.

Note: You can also press the Windows logo key + Shift + R to open the snipping tool overlay to capture a video clip.

Simply use Windows key + mouse click or Windows key + Q to enter Click to Do and take actions on what you clicked. You can also enter Click to Do through a right swipe on touch enabled PCs, or from the Snipping Tool menu if Snipping Tool is installed.

Snipping Tool: Provides screen recording feature, which is a good alternative to PSR and also ships inbox with Windows. To find this tool, search for "Snipping tool" in the task bar or in the Start menu .

To locate your screenshots, open File Explorer from the taskbar. On the side navigation pane, select the Pictures folder, and select Screenshots. View the full list of keyboard shortcuts. You can also use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots.

Learn how to use Snipping Tool to capture a screenshot, or snip, of any object on your screen, and then annotate, save, or share the image.

Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that provide an alternative way to do something that you'd typically do with a mouse. If you're trying to take a screenshot or screengrab, see Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots.

You can now uninstall the inbox Paint and Snipping Tool apps from the Windows operating system. This article shows not only how to uninstall the app, but also how to reinstall it.

Note: You can also press the Windows logo key + Shift + R to open the snipping tool overlay to capture a video clip.