How+to+take+a+Screen+Shot+with+the+Snipping+Tool+in+WIndows+Vista

=** How to Take A Screen Shot with  the Snipping Tool in Windows Vista **=

Do you want to share a specific image on your screen without having to reveal your entire screen to others? The //Snipping Tool// helps capture a portion of your screen. It is a new feature for some versions of Windows Vista which allows you to capture a screen shot of any object on your screen. The //Snipping Tool// is a huge improvement from built-in screen shot functions used by older Windows operating systems by offering a clean, and user friendly functionality.

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**__ Step 1: __** Click on the Start Menu (on the lower-left hand side)



**__ Step 2: __**Search for the //Snipping Tool// program in your computer in the //Start Search//



**__ Step 3: __** **Opening the Snipping Tool.** Click on the //Snipping Tool// program and this window will open with a white overlay over the screen

**__ Step 4: __** **Select the type of snip.** Click on the arrow next to the **NEW** button and choose from the options.

**Type of snip OPTIONS:**

· **Free-form Snip.** To draw irregular shapes and lines, such as hearts and circles. · **Rectangular Snip.** Draw a custom and precise line by dragging the cursor around an object to form a rectangle.

· **Window Snip.** Capture the browser window or dialog box in a snip.

· **Full-screen Snip.** Capture the entire screen, such as desktop background.

**__ Step 5: __** **Capture the snip.** Use your mouse to drag around or select an area or program for snipping.



**__ Step 6: __** **Save, copy, annotate and/or share the image.** The snip will be automatically copied to the mark-up window. The toolbar has options to save, create, copy, e-mail and end the snip.

· **To save a snip.** Press the //Save Snip button.//

In the dialog box enter a name for the file and choose a format.

· **To copy a snip.** Press the Copy Snip button and paste the image on your document.

· **Annotations** include the ability to draw/write with a customizable pen, use a highlighter and clear selections with the eraser. These are simple to use tools for minor edits.

· **To share a snip.** Click the arrow on the button and select an option from the menu.