Buzz
At some point, everyone finds themselves needing to capture, crop, or copy content. The ideal solution for this is a snipping tool. Microsoft provides its own tool known as the 'Snipping Tool,' and there are other similar applications available, often referred to as snipping tools. Regardless of the tool chosen, users can generally capture anything displayed on their computer screen, and then proceed to save, crop, annotate, or share it.
Steps
Obtain your snipping tool. Most Windows computers come pre-equipped with it. You can verify by searching for the keyword 'Snipping Tool.'
Capture anything visible on your screen. In the Snipping Tool interface, select 'NEW.' Your screen will freeze momentarily, with the background dimming. Then, drag your cursor from the starting point to the desired endpoint of the image. Upon releasing the mouse button, the captured image will appear in a new tab.
- You also have the option to choose between different snip types: free-form (for irregular shapes), rectangular, window, or full-screen.
- To delay the capture, click on 'Delay' and select the desired duration (1-5 seconds) before the snip is taken. This feature is available for window and full-screen snips.
Copying and Pasting. After taking your screenshot, simply click on the icon resembling two pages with lines. You may also notice a folded corner at the top.
- To paste, open an application like Word. Click on the clipboard icon, and your object will appear.
Save your screenshot. Once your screenshot is displayed, click on the purple file icon. A new tab will open, allowing you to choose the destination to save the picture.
Adding Annotations (optional). Utilize the pen or highlighter icon to draw on your screenshot. Erase any annotations by selecting the pink eraser icon. If deletion fails, start fresh by capturing a new picture.
Tips
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Use the crosshair to precisely frame your annotations when taking screenshots. This ensures perfect alignment.
