Snip & Sketch is a built-in tool in Windows 10 that allows you to take screenshots and edit them. It is a great alternative to the older Snipping Tool, as it offers more features and a more user-friendly interface.
How to take a screenshot using Snip & Sketch
- Press the Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snip & Sketch tool.
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Select the type of screenshot you want to take:
- Rectangular snip: This is the default option and will capture a rectangular area of your screen.
- Freeform snip: This will allow you to draw a custom shape around the area you want to capture.
- Window snip: This will capture the entire active window.
- Full-screen snip: This will capture the entire screen.
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Click and drag your mouse to select the area you want to capture.
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Once you have selected the area you want to capture, release your mouse button.
How to edit a screenshot in Snip & Sketch
- After you have taken a screenshot, it will automatically open in the Snip & Sketch editor.
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In the editor, you can use the following tools to edit your screenshot:
- Pen: Draw on your screenshot with a pen.
- Highlighter: Highlight important areas of your screenshot.
- Eraser: Erase any mistakes you have made.
- Crop: Crop your screenshot to the desired size.
- Rotate: Rotate your screenshot to the desired orientation.
- Resize: Resize your screenshot to a different size.
- Save: Save your screenshot as a PNG, JPEG, or GIF file.