To use the Snipping Tool when you have a mouse and a keyboard:
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Press Windows logo key + Shift + S. The desktop will darken while you select an area for your screenshot.
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Rectangular mode is selected by default. 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.
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The screenshot is automatically copied to your clipboard. A notification also appears once you're finished taking a screenshot, select it for more editing options.
To use the Snipping Tool with only a mouse:
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To open the Snipping Tool, select Start, enter snipping tool, then select it from the results.
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Select New to take a screenshot.
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Rectangular mode is selected by default. 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.
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The screenshot is automatically copied to your clipboard. A notification also appears once you're finished taking a screenshot, select it for more editing options.
