Send Snips and Screenshots

How to Take a Screenshot or Snippet and Save It to the Documents Folder

What is a Screenshot or Snippet? A screenshot captures the entire visible screen, while a snippet allows you to select a specific area of your screen to capture. This is useful for documenting and sharing visual information quickly.

Step 1: Open Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch

• Find the application in the Start Menu.
  • Click on the Start menu icon at the bottom left of your screen. Scroll through the alphabetical list of apps to find "Snipping Tool" or "Snip & Sketch". If you see it, click on it to open.
  • If the application is not visible in the list, search for it:
    • Click on the Start menu icon again and type "Snipping Tool" or "Snip & Sketch" into the search bar at the bottom. Click on the application when it appears in the search results.

Step 2: Choose the Type of Snip

• Select the type of snip you need.
  • Click 'New' in the application. Choose from the following types of snips:
    • Free-form Snip: Draw an irregular shape around an area to capture.
    • Rectangular Snip: Draw a rectangle with your cursor to capture a specific area.
    • Window Snip: Select a specific window to capture only that window.
    • Full-screen Snip: Capture the entire screen.

Step 3: Capture the Screenshot or Snippet

• Take the snip.
  • For a free-form or rectangular snip, click and hold the left mouse button, then draw around the area you want to capture. Release the mouse button to capture the selected area.
  • For a window snip, click the window you want to capture.
  • For a full-screen snip, the screen will be captured automatically when you click 'New'.

Step 4: Save the Screenshot or Snippet

• Save the file to the Documents folder.
  • Click the Save icon in the Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch window. In the save dialog box that appears, navigate to the Documents folder:
    • On the left side of the save dialog box, click 'Documents'.
  • Type a name for your file in the 'File name' field.
  • Choose a file format, like JPEG or PNG, from the 'Save as type' dropdown menu.
  • Click 'Save' to save your screenshot or snippet to the Documents folder.

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Why Take Screenshots or Snippets? These tools are invaluable for effectively communicating visual information, demonstrating processes, or clarifying issues, making them essential in many professional settings.