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Windows Snipping Tool

A free, basic screenshot tool ...
Q: Why does nothing happen when I press the Print Screen key? A: The ‘Print Screen’ key (abbreviated as PrtSc or PrtScn) has been around since the 1980s and is just one of many ways to capture what’s ...
Most people have never heard of the Windows Snipping Tool. Those who have usually think it only takes screenshots. But this free program, already built into your Windows computer, can do much more. It ...
Over the last few years Snipping tools have become a go-to solution for quick and easy screen capture when using desktop computers on either Windows or macOS. Whether it’s a snippet of an email, a ...
What is the Snipping Tool? The Snipping Tool is a versatile screenshot utility developed by Microsoft, initially introduced in Windows Vista and subsequently included in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows ...
According to yesterday’s Windows Insider blog post, Microsoft is currently testing a new version of the Snipping Tool in Windows 11, which is now available to Windows Insiders on both Canary and Dev ...
Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...
Microsoft is adding a long overdue function to Windows 11’s popular Snipping Tool (accessible via Win + Shift + R): The screen capture tool can now create animated GIFs directly. The new feature is ...
In a recent announcement, Microsoft has unveiled a series of updates for the Snipping Tool and Notepad, targeted at Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. These updates are ...
Microsoft confirms a server-side bug broke Store-based app activation, affecting apps like Notepad with 0x803F8001 error.