Use Print screen button on keyboard to take screenshots With the full Snipping Tool now activated and open, you can change the keyboard shortcut from Windows logo key + Shift + S to the Print Screen button instead. Please note: If you have your notifications turned off on Windows 11, you may not see this notification.Ĭlick this notification to open the Snipping Tool to view and access more features. When you capture a screenshot, Snipping Tool displays a notification in the bottom right corner of your screen. Close snipping: Pick this option to close the tool Fullscreen snip: Capture a screenshot of your entire desktopĥ. Windows snip: capture a specific window on your desktopĤ. Free-form snip: capture a free-form, custom-shaped screenshot on your desktopģ. Rectangular snip: capture a rectangular area on your Windows 11 desktopĢ. Viewing the 5 snipping tool options from left to right, here's what each one does:ġ. At the top of the screen, you will see five icons. Once you perform the keyboard shortcut, your desktop screen will darken, which indicates the Snipping Tool is open and active. In order to open the Snipping Tool, press the Windows logo key + Shift + S keyboard shortcut on your keyboard.
Microsoft teased a new Snipping Tool for Windows 10 in August 2021, but the experience has not changed much on Windows 11.įollow this guide to see how to quickly launch the Snipping Tool on Windows 11 using just one button on your keyboard! Launch Windows 11 Snipping tool with a keyboard shortcut This tool allows you to capture screenshots of your Windows 11 desktop in various shapes and also allows you to edit them. Need to take a screenshot and save it on your PC? Windows 11 Snipping Tool has you covered.