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Snippingtool.exe May 2026

Note: You can rebind your PrtSc key to open the full Snipping Tool interface in . 2. Capture Modes

When you trigger a snip, a toolbar appears at the top of your screen with four main options: : Click and drag to select a specific box. Free-form : Draw any shape around an object. SnippingTool.exe

: Record a specific area of your screen with optional microphone audio for quick tutorials. Note: You can rebind your PrtSc key to

: Automatically adjusts the capture area to tightly frame prominent on-screen content. 4. Editing and Saving Your guide to Snipping Tool in Windows - Microsoft Free-form : Draw any shape around an object

: Automatically black out sensitive information like email addresses and phone numbers before sharing.

: Click the Text actions button to identify and copy text from any captured image.

: Select a specific app window to capture it cleanly without the taskbar. Full-screen : Instantly captures everything on all monitors. 3. Advanced Windows 11 Features