How to Open and Use Snipping Tool in Windows 10

There are many different types of screenshot capture tool.Snipping toolis among the most popular because it is easy to use and can be a great tool for Windows user. Snipping tool is a built-in application in Windows PC. It is used to cut any graphic, picture, dialog control and saves image as an HTML, PNG, GIF, or JPEG file.

This article describes several ways toopen and use the Snipping toolin Windows 10.

• Part 1: Open snipping tool
• Part 2: Set a time to take a snap

How to Open Snipping Tool in Windows 10

There are several ways to launch the Snipping tool in Windows 10. Here's how:

Way 1: Open Snipping tool from Start Menu

Go to Start Menu and clickAll apps, you can find it underWindows Accessoriesfolder.

If you need to use the Snipping tool frequently, you canpin it to the TaskbarorStart. So that you can quickly open it from Start Menu or Taskbar.

Way 2: Open Snipping tool via Run

PressWin+Rkeys to open theRunbox. Inputsnippingtooland hitEnter.

Way 3: Open Snipping tool using Cortana Search

Typesnippinginto the Search box and pressEnterto launch it.

How to Use Snipping Tool to Capture a Screenshot

1. Take a Basic Screenshot

Step 1: Launch the Snipping tool.

Step 2: Select a snip type from the menu or click theNewbutton.

Step 3: Then select the window you want to capture.

You can capture any of the following types of snips.

• Free-form Snip: Draw a free-form shape around an object.
• Rectangular Snip: Drag the cursor around an object to form a rectangle.
• Window Snip: Select a window, such as a browser window or dialog box, that you want to capture.
• Full-screen Snip: Capture the entire screen

2. Take a Delayed Screenshot

In Snipping tool, theDelayoption allows for timed capture of screenshots. Here's how:

Step 1: Open the Snipping tool.

Step 2: Click the down arrow nextDelaybutton to choose delay time in seconds. Pick a number between0and5.

Step 3: Then click theNewbutton to start the Snipping process.

Note: This number indicates how many seconds the Snipping Tool will wait between the time you clickNewand the time the actual screenshot is taken.

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