Audience

Windows users looking for a software tool to capture screenshots, copy words or images

About Snipping Tool

Take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share. Windows 10 has another screenshot app you might also like to try. When you open Snipping Tool, you’ll see an invitation and keyboard shortcut to Snip & Sketch. For more info on this app, see How to take and annotate screenshots on Windows 10. Draw a free-form shape around an object. Drag the cursor around an object to form a rectangle. Select a window, such as a dialog box, that you want to capture. Select a window, such as a dialog box, that you want to capture. Capture the entire screen. When you capture a snip, it's automatically copied to the Snipping Tool window where you make changes, save, and share. Select the Start button, type snipping tool in the search box on the taskbar, and then select Snipping Tool from the list of results, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen, typing snipping tool in the search box.

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ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
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Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
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    Accounting Manager
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User, Administrator
    Company Size: 1 - 25
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    "Excellent Tool for All Workstations"

    Posted 2021-05-11

    Pros: - This tool makes sending screenshots so easy, even for users who are usually tech adverse.
    - The copy / paste feature makes for quick communication in instant messaging apps among teams.

    Cons: The free-form drawing feature would be useful but doesn't exist.

    Overall: This is one of the first things I add to any new workstation for our users. When one of our users learns about this tool, they're always so relieved to learn how easy this solution is compared to other screenshotting methods

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