Windows 11 - Make screenshots easier Tutorial

Find out how to take a screenshot in Microsoft 365 with this handy video. Get practical tips for using screen printing tools to easily capture and share images of your screen. Customize your print settings for an experience tailored to your needs. Don't miss this time-saving, productivity-enhancing tip!

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Objectifs :

This document aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Snipping Tool in Windows 11, detailing its features, settings, and functionalities for effective screen capturing and editing.

Chapitres :

Introduction to the Snipping Tool
The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 has undergone significant enhancements since its initial release. This guide will explore its features and how to utilize them effectively.
Launching the Snipping Tool
To start using the Snipping Tool, you can launch it in two ways: - **From the Windows Search Bar**: Type 'Snipping Tool' and select it from the results. - **Using Keyboard Shortcut**: Press Windows + Shift + S to open the tool directly.
Accessing Application Settings
Once the Snipping Tool is open, you can access its settings by clicking on the three dots located on the right side of the window. This will open a new settings window where you can customize various features.
Customizing Snipping Tool Settings
In the settings window, you can enable or disable several functions: - Automatically copy changes made to screenshots to the clipboard. - Save screenshots automatically. - Prompt to save edited screenshots. - Open new screenshots in different windows. - Add customizable borders to each screenshot, including color and thickness. - Include default microphone sound or computer sound for video recordings. - Enable the Print Screen key as a shortcut for opening the screen capture function.
Using the Snipping Tool
After configuring the settings, you can return to the main tool interface. Here, you can set a timer for capturing screenshots if needed. To capture a screenshot, you can: - Click on 'New' or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N. - Capture a rectangle by drawing it on the screen. - Capture a specific window by clicking on it. - Capture the entire screen. - Use free-form capture by drawing the desired shape.
Video Recording Features
The Snipping Tool also includes a video recording feature, which operates in rectangle mode. You can: - Select a microphone for commentary or record computer sound. - Click 'Start' to begin recording. - Edit the recording in Clipchamp after stopping it, or save and copy it for use elsewhere.
Editing Features
The Snipping Tool provides various editing features: - Use a pen, highlighter, or eraser to annotate screenshots. - Utilize a ruler for drawing straight lines. - Crop images and use the text action tool to analyze and extract text from the image. - Redact sensitive information by covering it with black to ensure confidentiality.
Managing Screenshots
You can manage your screenshots effectively with the following options: - Undo or redo actions. - Open images in Paint for further editing. - Save or copy modified images for pasting into other documents. - Use the three dots on the right to manage zoom, share images, open files, access the screenshot folder, print, or adjust settings.
Conclusion
The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 is a versatile application that enhances productivity through its screen capturing and editing capabilities. By understanding its features and settings, users can effectively utilize this tool for various tasks, from simple screenshots to detailed video recordings.

FAQ :

How do I access the Snipping Tool in Windows 11?

You can access the Snipping Tool by searching for it in the Windows Search bar or by using the keyboard shortcut Windows + Shift + S.

What are the different screenshot modes available in the Snipping Tool?

The Snipping Tool offers several modes: full screen, window, rectangular, and free-form. You can select the mode that best suits your needs.

Can I customize the appearance of my screenshots?

Yes, you can add a customizable border to your screenshots, including options for color and thickness.

Is it possible to record videos using the Snipping Tool?

Yes, the Snipping Tool includes a video recording feature that allows you to record your screen while capturing audio from a microphone or computer sound.

How can I edit my screenshots after capturing them?

After capturing a screenshot, you can use the editing features in the Snipping Tool, such as a pen, highlighter, eraser, and text action tool to annotate or modify the image.

What should I do if I want to remove personal information from a screenshot?

You can use the redact feature to cover sensitive information, ensuring it is unreadable before sharing or saving the screenshot.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Creating Training Materials

Use the Snipping Tool to capture screenshots of software applications or processes to create instructional guides or training materials for new employees.

Documenting Technical Issues

When encountering technical issues, use the Snipping Tool to take screenshots of error messages or problematic areas, which can be shared with IT support for troubleshooting.

Annotating Designs

Graphic designers can use the Snipping Tool to capture design drafts and annotate them with feedback or suggestions using the editing features.

Recording Tutorials

Educators can utilize the video recording feature of the Snipping Tool to create tutorials, capturing both their screen and audio commentary for online courses.

Sharing Information on Social Media

Capture and edit screenshots of interesting content or information to share on social media platforms, ensuring any personal information is redacted.

Glossaire :

Snipping Tool

A built-in application in Windows 11 that allows users to take screenshots of their screen in various forms, including full screen, window, rectangular, or free-form.

Clipboard

A temporary storage area for data that the user wants to copy from one place to another. Screenshots can be automatically copied to the clipboard for easy pasting.

Print Screen key

A keyboard key that, when pressed, captures the entire screen or the active window, depending on the settings. It can be configured to open the Snipping Tool.

Clipchamp

A video editing tool that allows users to edit recorded videos, save them, or copy them for use in other applications.

Editing features

Tools available within the Snipping Tool that allow users to annotate screenshots, including a pen, highlighter, eraser, and ruler.

Redact

To cover or obscure sensitive information in a document or image, making it unreadable to ensure confidentiality.

Zoom

A feature that allows users to enlarge or reduce the view of the screenshot for better visibility.

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The built in Snipping Tool in Windows

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11 has evolved since its launch.

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Let's take an overview of

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its features together.

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Start by launching it from

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the Windows Search bar.

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Look for Snipping Tool.

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Another way to access it is by using

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the keyboard shortcut Windows Shift

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S Make the window full screen,

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then click on the three dots on the

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right to access the application settings.

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In the new window,

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you can enable or disable several functions.

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Choose if changes made to the

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screenshot will be automatically

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copied to the clipboard,

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Whether screenshots will

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be saved automatically.

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Ask to save edited screenshots.

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Open new screenshots in different windows.

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Add a border to each screenshot.

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The color and thickness of

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the border are customizable by

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clicking on the arrow on the right.

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Include default microphone

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sound or computer sound.

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For video recording,

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enable the Print Screen key as a shortcut.

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This provides 1/3 method for

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starting the application.

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You will then be sent to the Windows

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settings where you need to enable

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the Use the Print Screen key to

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open the screen capture function.

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Finally, in the Appearance section,

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choose a theme by clicking

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on the arrow on the right.

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Once the settings are done,

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go back to use the tool.

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You can configure a timer

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if needed on this screen.

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Other options are accessible

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from the screenshot.

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Click on New or use the keyboard

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shortcut Control plus N You can

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capture a rectangle which you need

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to draw to take the screenshot,

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a window to capture only one software.

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Just click on the window you

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are interested in full screen.

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Once this option is selected,

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the capture starts or a free form the

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capture being done once the shape is drawn.

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Now switch to the video recording tool.

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It is necessarily in rectangle mode.

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You can choose a microphone to record a

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commentary or even record computer sound.

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Click on Start to record.

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Once the recording is stopped,

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you can edit it in Clipchamp, save it,

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or copy it to paste elsewhere.

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The tool also includes editing features.

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You have a pen,

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a highlighter,

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an eraser to erase marks made

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with the pen or highlighter

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mentioned just before a ruler.

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If you want to draw straight lines,

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you can crop the captured image

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but also use the text action tool.

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This tool will analyse the image to

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spot displayed words and phrases.

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You can then copy the text or

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quickly remove e-mail addresses

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or phone numbers to avoid the

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dissemination of personal information.

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You can also select part

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of the text with the mouse.

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Then with a right click you will have the

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choice between copy the selected text,

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select all the text or redact the text

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meaning covering it with black to make

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it unreadable and ensure confidentiality.

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The screenshot tool allows you to undo an

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action or redo it to open the image in Paint,

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for additional editing tools,

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to save the image or to copy the modified

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image to paste it into another document.

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The three dots on the right

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will allow you to manage zoom,

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share the image in various ways,

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open a file, open the screenshot

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folder, print or manage settings.

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