After you take the snip, a notification pops up. Click it to open the snip in the Snipping Tool editor, where you can draw, highlight, or save it.

If you’ve just switched to Windows 10 or Windows 11, or you’re helping a family member find their screenshot tool, you’ve probably asked:

Your screen will dim, and a small toolbar will appear at the top. You can choose to take a rectangular snip, a freeform snip, a window snip, or a full-screen capture. 3. Finding It in the Start Menu

| Action | What to Do | | :--- | :--- | | | Windows Key → type “Snipping” | | Take a snip instantly | Windows + Shift + S | | Open full editor | Find app in Start Menu | | Old Print Screen behavior | Change in Settings > Accessibility |

If the Snipping Tool doesn’t show up in your search:

Click Start > All Apps and scroll down to the "S" section. It is listed simply as "Snipping Tool."

I have a simple need: I see something on my screen, I want to cut it out, and I want to paste it somewhere else. It is the most basic function of modern computing. Yet, somehow, finding the "Snipping Tool" on a fresh Windows install has become a bi-annual ritual of confusion.

The most reliable way to find the Snipping Tool on any version of Windows is the search function.